Serious thoughts of our property in God

(Thomas Brooks, “The Transcendent Excellency of a Believer’s Portion above All Earthly Portions.”).   The knowledge of a man’s property in God is the comfort of comforts. …Of all words, the word mine is the sweetest and the most comforting word. Ah! when … Continued

We should strive to imitate Him

(James Smith, “How Shall I Honor Jesus Today?” 1857) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio How shall I honor Jesus today? First self anew unto Him. Second, I must look to Him for all I NEED through the day. Third, I … Continued

Whom God calls blessed

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 1:1-3, “Blessed is the man . . . who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of … Continued

The Scripture is the only standard of conduct

(Thomas Watson, “The Ten Commandments“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio The Scripture is a golden epistle written by the Holy Spirit, and sent to us from Heaven! The Scripture is a spiritual looking-glass, to dress our souls by. It shows … Continued

I cannot tolerate what He disapproves

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of … Continued

Christ knows all of His sheep

(Thomas Watson, “The Good Shepherd“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep!” John 10:11 “I am the Good Shepherd, I know My sheep!” John 10:14 Christ knows … Continued

He has riches of grace

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Lord’s people are all poor; they see and feel that sin has stripped … Continued

His hand is stretched out to us

(James Smith) “For 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 Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself … Continued

All things

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God–to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 The … Continued

Our highest source of comfort

(From Winslow’s, “Christ’s Knowledge of His People; Their Ignorance of Him”)   Our highest source of comfort lies, not in our knowledge of Christ, but in Christ’s knowledge of us. We too imperfectly deal with Jesus personally. We too little … Continued