Comfort in this teaching

(J. R. Miller) “I am the Good Shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 When we think of the millions who are in Christ’s flock, it seems strange to us that He knows and calls each one by name. Yet … Continued

The trials of the saint

(Charles Spurgeon, “Treasury of David”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3 Blessed is … Continued

Be with the Lord forever

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”) Play Audio!  Download Audio “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far!” Philippians 1:23 “And if I go and … Continued

The mercy seat

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer. O Lord, do not delay!” Psalm 70:5 The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which … Continued

A crown of glory

(James Smith, “The Good Soldier’s Prospect!” 1864)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day!” 2 Timothy 4:8 Christian soldier, for encouragement in … Continued

Are you weary?

(From Octavius Winslow’s, “God Resting in His Love”) Beloved reader, come and rest in the love of Jesus. He invites you to its blessed repose. Are you weary, tossed with tempest? Is there…. sadness in your spirit, sorrow in your … Continued

You are my refuge

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 “You are my refuge — my portion in the land of the living!” Psalm 142:5 Often we do not learn … Continued

He knows the way I take

(from Octavius Winslow’s “Christ, the Shepherd”) “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep…” John 10:14Jesus possesses a perfect knowledge of His sheep, collectively and individually. How else could He meet the demands of each and all of a … Continued

Almost gone!

(James Smith Autobiography)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I have just heard that an old friend, far advanced in life, has fallen into sin! May the Lord pardon and restore him. In looking back, I wonder that I have not publicly … Continued

Herein is grace

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “He will not break a bruised reed, and He will not put out a smoldering wick.” Matthew 12:20 What is weaker than the bruised reed, or the smoldering wick? A reed that grows in … Continued