Declaring end from beginning

(Frank Hall) “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 Before there was a Milky Way–there was God! And  before there were galaxies, solar systems, constellations, and nebulae–there was God! Before Mercury, Venus, and Mars were … Continued

May you have the power…

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “May you know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge!” Ephesians 3:19 Christ’s love surpasses knowledge! Blessed fact! His love is so vast, so full, so free–that it cannot in its completeness be comprehended by … Continued

His paths are mercy and truth

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10 The Lord’s faithful ones keep His covenant–for He is their keeper. They keep His testimonies–for He … Continued

We shall not want…

(Frank Hall) “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 The Lord Jesus is everything to my needy soul! He is my majestic King, the imperial one who graciously rules my heart and my life with His sovereign scepter of righteousness. And He … Continued

His infinite wisdom…

(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, even amid the troubling changes of life, that what I am apt to call painful … Continued

Your exceedingly great reward…

(George Mylne, “Reposing in Jesus: Or, The True Secret of Grace and Strength” 1862) “I am your exceedingly great reward!” Genesis 15:1 Christian reader, God Himself is your reward — your exceedingly great reward. God has given Himself to His people for an everlasting possession, … Continued

Will we ever learn this?

(Frank Hall) “Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14 Will we ever learn this? If we would live in this world for the honor and glory … Continued

Over all these virtues put on love

(John Fawcett, “An Essay on Anger” 1824) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive … Continued

This name is above every name

(Frank Hall) “You shall call His name JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 Glorious Jesus, Your name is . . . the cure for sin-sick hearts, the resting place for the weary pilgrims of Zion, … Continued

We must not expect smooth path

A(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forewarned — is to be forearmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them that … Continued