(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
(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
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
(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
(Lachlan MacKenzie, 1754-1819) The happy man or woman was born in the city of Regeneration in the parish of Repentance unto Life. They have a large estate in the county of Christian Contentment; were educated at the School of Obedience–and often does jobs of Self-denial; … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Gates of Prayer”) Anew I commend myself to Your gracious keeping this day. Guide me by Your counsel, guard me from temptation, lead me in the everlasting way. May every unloving thought, every unworthy aim and aspiration–give place to what is pure and unselfish … Continued
(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, no tongue of angel, … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued
(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 his Father’s … Continued
(Henry Law, “Psalms”) So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” But You, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:2-3 In darkest days faith shines with brightest glow. In … Continued
