Press On

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. … Continued

The furnace of affliction

Octavius Winslow (LISTEN to the Audio) Isaiah 48:10, “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have purified you in the furnace of affliction.” Affliction, in some of its many and varied forms, is the lot of all … Continued

The believer is safe in Jesus

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Keep me safe O God, for in You I take refuge!” Psalm 16:1 The lost sinner is in danger–in the greatest possible danger! >He is always in … Continued

A grateful heart

Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 103:1-4, “Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits–who forgives all your sins and heals … Continued

What a sweet peace

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) When the Holy Spirit takes of the things of Christ and preaches them to the heart–oh, what a sweet peace follows! For the believer then finds himself saved from all the miseries of sin, and entitled … Continued

He holds you in His Almighty grip!

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) “My times are in Your hands!” Psalm 31:15 There is no greater comfort for the child of God, than the assurance that every moment of life is under the wise and loving … Continued

The home of the believer’s heart

​(James Smith, “A Devotional Glimpse at Psalm 23“)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!” Psalm 23:6 Notice, David’s expectation for eternity. Not in the sheepfold in the wilderness, but in the house … Continued

The year of release is at hand.

​(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

The believer’s portion

(William Nicholson, “God the Portion of His People!” 1862) LISTEN to the Audio) “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 This passage describes the wealth and happiness … Continued

No longer of the world

Charles Spurgeon, et al.  (LISTEN to the Audio) Jeremiah 12:9, “Has not My inheritance become to Me like a speckled bird of prey, that other birds of prey surround and attack?” The imagery used in this verse is striking. A … Continued