Category: Devotionals

His eye is upon you for good

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(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) Thus go to Jesus. He is with you . . . in all your concerns, all your trials, in all your blessings, and in all your sorrows and in all your joys. His dear eye is … Continued

He will feed his flock…

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(John Angell James, “The Anxious Enquirer” 1834) “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in His arm, and carry them in His bosom.” (Isaiah 40:11)It is said of our Divine Redeemer, “He will feed His flock like … Continued

Make me a trophy of Your grace

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(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”)  Make me a trophy of Your grace! Everything here below is fleeting and transitory. While journeying through this wilderness of troubles, few verdant spots are to be found, on which the weary traveler can repose. The … Continued

the tenderness of Christ…

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(from Spurgeon‘s “The Tender Pity of the Lord” #941) Jesus taught the disciples humility by His humility.He taught them gentleness by His gentleness; and did not point out their defects in words. He did not dwell upon their errors, but … Continued

Nothing can be a substitute

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(John Angell James, “Christian Love”) Nothing can be a substitute… “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all  mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am … Continued

A Truth too mighty to grasp

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(from “The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts” by Octavius Winslow) It’s marvelous that God should think of us as He does. God is infinitely great and holy; all worlds, all beings, all events occupy His mind. Yet, He has individual thoughts … Continued

Thanks is more than a season

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In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are reminded: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us. No matter what situation we find ourselves … Continued

Our Heavenly Father concerned

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(Octavius Winslow) “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:30 Christ thus teaches us that our Heavenly Father takes cognizance of the minutest events and circumstances of our individual history; and that there is nothing too … Continued

strength to meet the hour of trial.

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(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deut. 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and chequered. … Continued

when I am weak then am strong

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(George Everard, “Help on the Way to the Better Land!” 1873) Very rich and full is the promise, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 It has been spoken of as an elastic promise. … Continued