Devotionals
When you feel weak lean hard!
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Who is this coming up from the wilderness—leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5 Jesus is the object of a believer’s love. To him—the world is a wilderness. Heaven is his Father’s … Continued
Christ is light to enlighten the soul
(Thomas Brooks) No object is so suitable and adequate to the heart as Christ is. He is a portion that exactly and directly suits . . . the condition of the soul, the desires of the soul, the necessities of … Continued
Go to Him in your emptiness
(Ashton Oxenden, “The Christian Life” 1882) “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord–so walk in Him!” Colossians 2:6 We are apt to think that all we need is to look to Christ as our Sin-bearer; and that, having … Continued
Grace calls our attention
(James Smith, “Delight in God!“) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart!” Psalm 37:4 Sin has taken our attention off of God, and fixed it upon ourselves and the things around us. Grace calls our … Continued
All things are in His hand
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 The Lord cares for His children! He knows our needs—and has promised to supply … Continued
He furnishes the strength
(Theodore Cuyler, “God’s Light on Dark Clouds”) “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of … Continued
The Manna from Heaven
(J.C. Philpot, “The Good Shepherd and His Work”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “I will feed My flock.” Ezekiel 34:15 The only real food of the soul–must … Continued
Wondrous courage
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He saw the disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48 Jesus always sees our toils and distresses in this world. We do not see Him … Continued
The road is narrow
(adapted from Mary Winslow’s, “Life in Jesus”) Life is a journey, often a short one, and always uncertain. But there is another journey. The believer is traveling through a waste howling wilderness, to another and a glorious region, where ineffable delight and happiness await us. … Continued
God has promised
Annie Flint, 1919 (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to this comforting hymn, as you READ the text below. Or you may want to WATCH the Video on YouTube) God has not promised, skies always blue; Flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through. God has … Continued