God who comforts

(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

A prize worth winning

(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

No attribute more comforting…

(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

A continual supply of Grace

(William Mason, “The One Thing Needful to Make Poor Sinners Rich–and Miserable Sinners Happy” 1773) A continual supply of Grace. “I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Galatians 2:20 That … Continued

The riches of Divine grace…

(John MacDuff, “The Throne of Grace”)  It is the work of the blessed Spirit to take of the things of Christ, and to show them to the soul; to reveal to us the precious benefits of redemption, and the riches … Continued

The secret of daily comfort

(J.C. Ryle, “Do You Have a Priest?”) “We have a great High Priest who has entered Heaven, Jesus the Son of God.” Hebrews 4:14 Christ, the great High Priest in Heaven, is ever doing the work of a Friend, Protector, Counselor, and … Continued

The secret of all comfort

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts“) “Without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5. Oh, that each Christian would but realize this truth: that simpler, closer, more experimental views of Jesus would essentially strengthen the tone of inward spirituality and comfort! The … Continued

The path to comfort…

(J.R.Miller, In Green Pastures) “Being in an agony—He prayed,” is the record of our Savior’s Gethsemane experience. The lesson stands for all time. Like a bright lamp, the little sentence shines amid the olive trees of the garden. It shows the path to … Continued