God adapts His grace

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves! About three o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them, walking on the water!” … Continued

Set His heart upon us

(Arthur Pink, “God’s Loving-kindness” April, 1948) Scripture speaks of “the multitude of His loving kindnesses!” (Isaiah 63:7) And who is capable of numbering them? Said the Psalmist, “How excellent is your loving-kindness, O God!” (Psalm 36:7) No pen of man, … Continued

God will visit

(James Smith, 1860) “…God shall surely visit you, and bring you out of this land, unto the land which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” Genesis 50:24 “God shall surely visit you.” When I can visit my beloved … Continued

I am troubled!

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I am troubled!” Psalm 38:6 This is very often the case with the believer, he is seldom long without something to trouble him. He has . . . so many foes … Continued

Abiding consolation!

(Author unknown) “The eternal God is your refuge–and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 If we are held in the clasp of the everlasting arms–we need not fear that we shall ever be separated from the enfolding. “Underneath.” They … Continued

A continual feast

​(William Nicholson) “Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Ephesians 5:20 ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give … 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

Seek God’s presence

(Charles Spurgeon) “O that I knew where I might find Him!” Job 23:3 In Job’s uttermost extremity — he cried after the Lord. Just so, the longing desire of an afflicted child of God — is once more to see … 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

To sanctify is to separate

(James Smith, “The Great Comforter” 1858)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “God has chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13 To sanctify, is to separate and set apart for holy purposes and holy uses. The Lord … Continued