LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio Afflictions are sent for this end “Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.” Hebrews 5:8 “Our Savior learned obedience by the things which He suffered, and so must we. … Continued
(Charles Simeon) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “I loathe my life; I would not live forever!” Job 7:16 When afflictions render us weary of life, we show that we have forgotten the promise of Jehovah to make all things work … Continued
(Charles Simeon) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 It is true that our afflictions are great and manifold. Yet we have no reason for complaint, when we know that … Continued
(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. They are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, mortify indwelling sin, purify our hearts, wean us from … Continued
(Francis Bourdillon, “Affliction, Light and Short!” 1864) “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment–is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we do not look at the things which are seen–but at the things … Continued
(J.C. Ryle) “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 If we are true Christians, we must not expect everything smooth in our journey to Heaven. We must count it no strange thing, if we … Continued
(James Smith, “It Will All End in Mercy!” 1856) Play Audio! Download Audio “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God, and are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 If … Continued
It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom! (George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854)“Fear not little flock, it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom!” Luke 12:32 Reader, are you one of the redeemed flock … Continued
(Letters of John Newton excerpts) …we are growing older and may expect that as years increase — infirmities will increase also. Yet we are in His hands — and they are merciful hands. His Word still gives us encouragement to trust … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) Play Audio! Download “Glorify the Lord in the fires!” Isaiah 24:15 The fires are afflictions. These are intended . . . to try us, purify us, and to endear the Lord … Continued
