(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
(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 … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) “In Your presence is fullness of joy! At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore!” Psalm 16:11 THIS PRIZE IS WORTH WINNING! A million million–what must that be? The human mind cannot grasp the meaning of such vast numbers–yet, … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than that of God’s … Continued
