(Don Fortner) God takes care to comfort His people in their many trials and sorrows in this world. One goal which He commands His preachers to have is the comfort of His people. He says, “Comfort, comfort My people.” Here … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Secret of Gladness”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians … Continued
(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “You are the God who sees me!” Genesis 16:13 Go where we may, we cannot get away from the calm, clear gaze of the Divine Eye! Neither in the blue depths of the … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Day Breaking”) “God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” Revelation 21:4 What a cluster of sweet hopes is here! What a collection of bright beams … Continued
(Francis Bourdillon, “Bedside Readings” 1864) “He makes me lie down in green pastures. And leads me beside the still waters.” Psalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” That is, He supplies the needs of our souls. He . … Continued
C.H. Spurgeon “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” James 4:8 The nearer we come to God, the more graciously will he reveal himself to us. When the prodigal comes to his father, his father runs … Continued
(From Winslow’s, “Christ’s Knowledge of His People; Their Ignorance of Him”) Our highest source of comfort lies, not in our knowledge of Christ, but in Christ’s knowledge of us.We too imperfectly deal with Jesus personally.We too little bring our individual … Continued
(Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 This … Continued
(J. R. Miller “Bethlehem to Olivet” 1905) “The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 The shepherd is a favorite Scriptural picture of divine love and care. In the Old Testament, the twenty-third Psalm gathers the whole wonderful truth in exquisite lines, … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God, who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father of mercies, and the God of … Continued
