The promise itself

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Today you shall be with Me in paradise!” Luke 23:43 This was the second saying of the Savior on the cross. Something touched the heart of one of the robbers–may it not have … Continued

Sanctified afflictions

(J.R. Miller, “Weekday Religion” 1880)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:67 “It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I could learn Your statutes.” … Continued

Grace and glory

(Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 “The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures!) All earthly things are to be accounted good or evil, only as they concern our eternal state and condition. You will be greatly deceived if you look upon earthly things as they … Continued

Two things must go together

B(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was just and devout” Luke 2:25 He was just in all his dealings with … Continued

An errand of love for everyone

(J.R. Miller, “Things to Live For” 1896) “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another.” Romans 13:8 Jesus taught that we should live, “not to be served, but to serve”. This is a lesson that … Continued

Your own strength is nothing

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Fear not! I will strengthen you!” Isaiah 41:10 Blessed promise, “I will strengthen you!” Who gives the promise? Jehovah Jesus! To whom is it given? Powerless believer, it is given … Continued

He will hold you by the hand

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you: ‘Do not fear, I will help you. Do not be afraid, O worm … Continued

All this and Christ too?

GraceGems “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In all circumstances! This comes as a surprise when one considers the vicissitudes of human life. Sickness and health, … Continued

A posture of gratitude

  Giving Thanks Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord!  Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are his— his people, the sheep … Continued

Present sufferings–future glory

(James Smith, “No Comparison!” 1862) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time–are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Romans 8:18 Paul compares present sufferings—future glory. Believers are exposed to … Continued