The Divine presence

(John MacDuff, “The Christian’s Pathway” 1858) “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. And I will help you. I will uphold you with My victorious right … Continued

No mind has conceived

(Thomas Sherman, “Divine Breathings; Or, a Pious Soul Thirsting after Christ”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “No eye has seen, and no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, what God has prepared for those who love Him!” 1 Corinthians … Continued

A strong tower!

(Ralph Erskine, 1685-1752) “The name of the LORD is a strong tower!  A righteous person runs to it and is safe!” Proverbs 18:10 Jesus has a name suiting every want, every need. Do you need wonders to be wrought for … Continued

They are without fault

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men . . . they are without fault before the throne of God!” … Continued

Then you remember

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “The Mighty One has done great things for me!” Luke 1:49 It is astonishing that the mighty God, so great, so holy — should ever think of a poor, … Continued

God loves His people

(Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints“) “You were precious in My sight, and I have loved you.” Isaiah 43:4 God loves His people with a first love! 1 John 4:19 “We love Him because He first loved us.” … Continued

God does not require us to carry

(Letters of John Newton) I compare the troubles which we have to undergo in the course of the year—to a great bundle of sticks, far too large for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the … Continued

The Father of compassion

(William Nicholson, “Divine Comfort!” 1862) “As a mother comforts her child — so will I comfort you; and you shall be comforted.” Isaiah 66:13 The condescending love of God to us is most astonishing. Though He is the High and … Continued

You have persevered

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I know your works, your labor, your patient endurance. You have persevered and have endured hardships, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary!” Revelation … Continued

Blessed result of pain

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “There shall be no night there! They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever!” … Continued