lean upon His omnipotent arm

(Octavius Winslow’s, “Emmanuel; or God with Us”) …they will call Him Emmanuel, which means, ‘GOD with us.’ God, in the infinite counsels of His own mind, resolved upon the salvation of His eternally chosen and loved people. He saw that … Continued

whom shall we fear

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31. With such a Father, such a Friend, and such a Comforter, who can wage a successful hostility against the children of God? Whom shall we fear? God Himself cannot … Continued

I will be their God

From Spurgeon’s sermon, “God in the Covenant” Come, soul, is there not enough here to delight you? Put this promise to your lips; – “I will be their God!” Did ever harp or violin sound half so sweetly as this- … Continued

The Lord cares for you

(Octavius Winslow’s “Human Care Transferred to God”) …It is a special care with which God cares for you. He cares for all of your temporal interests. Not one worldly anxiety, not one need of the present life, is too insignificant … Continued

the man God sees

(J.R. Miller, “What God Thinks of Us” 1909)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is what God thinks of us. One has pointed out that in every man, there are four different men: the man … Continued

underneath are everlasting arms

(J. R. Miller, “In Perfect Peace“) So frail is human strength, though behind it is tenderest, truest love. Because all that love can do, all that money can do, all that skill can do—avail nothing. Human arms may clasp us very firmly, yet their clasp cannot keep … Continued

It is thus

(J.C. Ryle) We are surrounded with much that is smiling and mirthful–that if we were not often obliged to taste of sickness, trials and disappointments–we would forget our heavenly home, and pitch our tents right in this Sodom! Therefore it is … Continued

God Himself is yours!

(William Nicholson, Pearls of Great Price! 1855)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio It is the privilege of Christians to say, “For this God is our God forever and ever! He will be our guide even to the end!” Psalm 48:14 The believer is also called … Continued

lift their eyes

(J.R. Miller,  “Unto the Hills!” A Meditation on Psalm 121) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help. My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 … Continued

What is man

(Charles Spurgeon) “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the son of man that You care for him?” Psalm … Continued