Look unto Me
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Look unto Me!” Isaiah 45:22 A new morning opens upon us—and we are still exposed . . . to sorrow, Satan, and to disappointment! — a thousand things are ready to distress us! But … Continued
Tag: comfort
Let them have faith
(T. S. Arthur, “Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the Sorrowing” 1856) “May Your unfailing love be my comfort, according to Your promise to Your servant.” Psalm 119:76 As we pass on our way through the world, … Continued
What a comfort
(Thomas Watson, “The Good Shepherd“) “I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 Christ knows all His sheep. His knowing His sheep —is His loving them. This is a great consolation. He knows every one of their … Continued
God takes great care to comfort
(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
Divine comfort overcoming sorrow
(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
The Divine Eye
(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
God will wipe every tear
(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
He comforts us
(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
Draw near to God!
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
What a comforting truth
(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