He has veiled the future

(George Mylne, “Lessons for the Christian’s Daily Walk” 1859) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Since no man knows the future, who can tell him what is to come?” Ecclesiastes 8:7 God’s purposes have all their seasons of fulfillment. His judgments … Continued

Sanctified afflictions

(J.R. Miller, “Weekday Religion” 1880)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:67 “It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I could learn Your statutes.” … Continued

Grace and glory

(Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 “The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures!) All earthly things are to be accounted good or evil, only as they concern our eternal state and condition. You will be greatly deceived if you look upon earthly things as they … Continued

Two things must go together

B(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was just and devout” Luke 2:25 He was just in all his dealings with … Continued

Your own strength is nothing

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Fear not! I will strengthen you!” Isaiah 41:10 Blessed promise, “I will strengthen you!” Who gives the promise? Jehovah Jesus! To whom is it given? Powerless believer, it is given … Continued

Present sufferings–future glory

(James Smith, “No Comparison!” 1862) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time–are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Romans 8:18 Paul compares present sufferings—future glory. Believers are exposed to … Continued

A new heart and a new life

(Hannah More, “Practical Piety“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio In salvation, the Holy Spirit operates on the human character to produce a new heart and a new life. Because by this operation the affections and faculties of the man receive … Continued

Set your hearts on things above

(J.R. Miller, “Life’s Byways and Waysides”) “Only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.” Luke 10:42 Paul prayed that his friends “may be able to discern what is best.” Philippians 1:10 We must be always making choices … Continued

On the day I called He answered

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Strength was not promised in advance — enough for all of life, or even for a year, or for a month. The promise … Continued

He is our shelter and retreat

(by Spurgeon) “The eternal God is your refuge.” Deut. 33:27 God is our abode, our home. Dear to our hearts is our home, although it be the humblest cottage, or the scantiest garret; and dearer far is our blessed God, … Continued