this sweet truth…

(James Smith,”Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “Underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 This sweet truth! That is — underneath every believer. Those everlasting arms are there . . . to bear him up, bear him on, and to preserve … Continued

A hive of Divine comfort…

(Thomas Watson, “The Christian’s Charter”) “All things are yours!” 1 Corinthians 3:21 All things are a believer’s, because God is his.“For this God is our God for ever and ever!” Psalm 48:14″I am God — your God!” Psalm 50:7God says … Continued

No attribute more comforting…

(Charles Spurgeon)  “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 There is no attribute of God more comforting to His children than that of God’s … Continued

His understanding is infinite…

(Arthur Pink)   “Does He not see my ways, and count my every step?” Job 31:4 “His understanding is infinite!” Psalm 147:5 God not only knows whatever has happened in the past in every part of His vast domains, and He is not … Continued

the eye of faith

(J. C. Philpot, “Meditations on Ephesians”) “And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church.” Ephesians 1:22 God has put all things, events, and circumstances under the authority of Christ! How … Continued

My times are in Your hand!

(Charles Spurgeon) “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Not only are we, ourselves, in the hand of the Lord–but all that surrounds us is in His hand! Our times make up a kind of atmosphere of existence–and all of this … Continued

Meditate on it day and night

(Charles Spurgeon)  “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long!” Psalm 119:97 It is well to meditate upon the things of God–because it is only by pondering the Scriptures, that we get the real nutriment out of them. ​… The man who reads but one book, … Continued

things that differ

(Arthur Pink)  “Though I understand all mysteries and all knowledge . . . and have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 We must distinguish between things that differ, namely, a knowledge of spiritual things–and actual spiritual knowledge. A … Continued

Gems from Martin Luther

Grace Gems​ Gems from Martin Luther Prayer is climbing up into the heart of God!    ~  ~  ~  ~ God does not need your good works–but your neighbor does!    ~  ~  ~  ~ I have held many things … Continued

The brightest diamond…

(J. C. Ryle) The brightest diamond: God allows heavy trials upon His children for the wisest and merciful purposes. Because we live in such a fair and pleasant world, we are so surrounded with so much that is smiling and … Continued