Unbounded mercy

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio 2 Thessalonians 1:10, “When He comes on that day, He will receive glory from His holy people, and be marveled at among all those who have believed!” It is not in this world … Continued

Children of God are not exempted

(David Harsha, “Thoughts on the Love of Christ”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!” John 16:33 Affliction comes upon all! None are exempt from the sufferings incident to our fallen nature. The … Continued

The omnipotence of Jehovah

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “With God all things are possible!”  Matthew 19:26 The omnipotence of Jehovah is ruled by His wisdom and holiness, His justice and love. He can do everything consistent … Continued

He has adopted you for His own

(James Smith, “Our Father and Comforter”) “I will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 Tried Christian, you are not an orphan! You have a Father! God, … Continued

Rainbow of promise

(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued

The Lord Himself goes before you

(author unknown) The Lord Himself goes before you! For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But … Continued

God’s testing room of faith

(John MacDuff) GOD’S TESTING ROOM OF FAITH “I have tested you in the furnace of affliction!” Isaiah 48:10 I stood once in the test room of a great steel mill. All around me were little partitions and compartments. Steel had been tested to the limit, and marked … Continued

True and saving religion

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Most people view Christianity as a superficial thing, consisting … Continued

No condemnation

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 How strong the consolation flowing from this truth to the believer in Jesus! ‘No condemnation’ is the … Continued

The richest man

(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness“, 1662) “Having nothing–and yet possessing all things.” 2 Corinthians 6:10 This is a riddle the world cannot understand. A holy man cannot be a poor … Continued