Language of the believing heart

(Octavius Winslow, 1866) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:10 “Father!” It is the language of the believing heart. Oh, it is a marvelous fact, a stupendous truth — that God should be our Father! Higher than this, the soul cannot … Continued

See by the eye of faith

(J.C. Philpot, “Meditations on Ephesians”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head … Continued

When our hearts are weary

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued

Anxiety is useless

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the … Continued

He carries His people

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in His arms,” Mark 9:36 This picture of “Jesus with the little one in His arms” … Continued

What a comfort

(Thomas Watson, “The Good Shepherd“) “I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 Christ knows all His sheep. His knowing His sheep —is His loving them. This is a great consolation. He knows every one of their … Continued

He will guide you

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever with You!” 1863) “Surely, I am with you always — even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Christ is with us — as our GUIDE. How deep our need of Him as such, … Continued

Gods thoughts are not as ours

(​John MacDuff, “The Promised Land!” 1859​ edited​​​) “And He led them forth by the right way — that they might go to a city of habitation.” Psalm 107:7 God’s thoughts are not as ours nor His ways as ours! This … Continued

Our afflictions have a termination

(John Angell James, “Afflictions“) The Christian looks to the end of afflictions! The end may sometimes come in this world. In reference to this, the utmost that the believer can be sure of is that afflictions will end in God’s … Continued

Every prosperity and adversity

(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness” 1662) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to … Continued