(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “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 … Continued
(David Harsha, 1827-1895) To the children of God, afflictions come in mercy. They are directed by love. Because they are designed . . . to unite us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and wean … Continued
(William Nicholson and Milburn Cockrell, “The Furnace of Affliction!“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction!” Isaiah 48:10 The furnace of affliction is divinely … Continued
(David Harsha, “Thoughts on the Love of Christ”) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!” John 16:33 Affliction comes upon all! None are exempt from the sufferings incident to our fallen nature. The … Continued
(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit; while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful!” John 15:2 To the true … Continued
The following choice excerpts have been gleaned from the writings of Thomas Watson. Be sure to meditate on each one–suck the honey out of these uplifting gems!) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ AFFLICTIONS – PART … Continued
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
