God our Portion

(William Nicholson, “God the Portion of His People!” 1862) “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 This passage describes the wealth and happiness of believers. God has given Himself to be their Portion forever. God, as the … Continued

Bring God into everything

(George Everard, “God’s Mindfulness of His Redeemed People” 1885) “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of … Continued

Carry your concerns to God

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Casting all your care upon Him — because He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 The Lord knows all His people — all their needs, and all their trials. Because He thinks upon them … Continued

He is all-wise

(J.R. Miller, “Evening Thoughts” 1907) “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 Our Christian faith may always say … Continued

A God of infinite glory

(Archibald Brown, “This God Is Our God!” 1896) “The LORD’s portion is His people!” Deuteronomy 32:9 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24 The above two passages of Scripture ought never to … Continued

God is my rock…

(by Newman Hall) The way is long, but… “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” … Continued

A valuable lesson

(J.R. Miller, “Devotional Hours with the Bible” 1908)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day.” Exodus 16:4 They were … Continued

All is new!

(Albert Barnes, 1798-1870) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,   he is a new creation;   old things have passed away;   behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. “He is a new creation” In the conversion … Continued

To Him who leads us

(Octavius Winslow, “The Untrodden Path” 1860) “You have not passed this way before.” Joshua 3:4 How solemn is the reflection that with a new cycle of time, commences a new and untrodden path with each traveler to Zion. New events … Continued

Growth in grace

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The soil produces grain: first the blade, then the stalk, and then the ripe grain on the stalk.” Mark 4:28 The Lord compares the usual method of growth in grace to … Continued