A sweet and precious truth

(James Smith, “The Pleading Savior” 1861) “I am glorified in them!” John 17:10 That is, I HAVE been glorified . . . by their faith, for they have exercised confidence in Me; their choice, for they have left all and … Continued

Then you remember

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “The Mighty One has done great things for me!” Luke 1:49 It is astonishing that the mighty God, so great, so holy — should ever think of a poor, … Continued

God loves His people

(Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints“) “You were precious in My sight, and I have loved you.” Isaiah 43:4 God loves His people with a first love! 1 John 4:19 “We love Him because He first loved us.” … Continued

God does not require us to carry

(Letters of John Newton) I compare the troubles which we have to undergo in the course of the year—to a great bundle of sticks, far too large for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the … Continued

Who is it that will come

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him!” Revelation 1:7 Who is it that will come one day, and whom every eye shall see? The … Continued

The Father of compassion

(William Nicholson, “Divine Comfort!” 1862) “As a mother comforts her child — so will I comfort you; and you shall be comforted.” Isaiah 66:13 The condescending love of God to us is most astonishing. Though He is the High and … Continued

You have persevered

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I know your works, your labor, your patient endurance. You have persevered and have endured hardships, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary!” Revelation … Continued

Blessed result of pain

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “There shall be no night there! They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever!” … Continued

I will instruct and teach you

(John MacDuff, “THE THOUGHTS OF GOD“) “I will instruct and teach you in the way which you shall go; I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 No more precious assurance can I have, than this: that I am … Continued

Heaven’s glorious realities

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “No longer will there be any curse!” Revelation 22:3 Our beautiful world, filled with the wonderful works of God, bears evident traces that it is not what it was … Continued