If we are His

(J. C. Philpot) “As your days—so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The year before our eyes may hold in its bosom events which may deeply concern and affect us. We do not know what is to come. What personal … Continued

The work of salvation

(James Smith, “Manna in the Wilderness” 1863)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio When we look around upon people and observe their ways, we see that there is . . . not a sin prohibited, but they willfully commit it; a … Continued

One merciful look…

(James Smith, “Food for Hungry Souls”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Humble hearts prize small mercies, and in their prayers they often ask for very simple things. A word or a look from God, or a ray of light from … Continued

The Lord sends comfort

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 The Lord sends comfort… Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father … Continued

Rich in faith

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Hearken, my beloved brethren, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love … Continued

O glorious prospect!

(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

Your light affliction

 It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom! (George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854)“Fear not little flock, it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom!” Luke 12:32 Reader, are you one of the redeemed flock … Continued

Trust in His power

(edited from Octavius Winslow’s “Hoping in the Lord”) How sweet and assuring is the trust of a child in a parent’s love, care, and protection. Such a Father is ours! We may trust in His forgiveness, to cancel our greatest … Continued

Lift up your heads

(Octavius Winslow, “The Witness of the Spirit”) “From the fullness of His grace—we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16 Child of God, all that can possibly want is treasured up in Christ! You have . . . no cross—but … Continued

Our God is our guide

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) Play Audio!  Download “He will be our guide, even unto death!” Psalm 48:14 What a precious assurance is this! Our God is our guide! He . . . led us out … Continued