(James Smith) “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Every event is under Divine control. Nothing is left to ‘chance’. The hand of God is in all that occurs: directing, overruling, and sanctifying everything to our good and His glory. … Continued
(George Everard, “Up High!” 1884) “He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ” Ephesians 1:5 “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus!” Galatians 3:26 Here is one of the sweetest privileges of … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Promised Land” 1859) “And the days of your mourning shall be ended!” Isaiah 60:20 This present world is a valley of tears — a wilderness of woe. While passing through it, we are exposed to sorrows and sufferings of various kinds. Pain and disease beset us … Continued
(Thomas Watson) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:9 Since God is our Father–He takes notice of the least good He sees in His children. If there is but a sigh for sin–He hears it. “My groaning is not hidden from You.” Psalm 38:9 … Continued
(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873) “Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.” Psalm 34:9 Myriads of leaves clothe the forest, flowers bespangle the meadow, insects dance in the sunbeams,birds sing in the woodlands, fish swim in stream and ocean, stars glitter in the nightly sky– and … Continued
(Letters of John Berridge, 1792) ON THE ROAD TO ZION Dear friend, I am growing, as I should, more base and loathsome in my own sight, and Christ is growing more precious and lovely! I am very feeble in body, … Continued
(Letters of John Berridge, 1716-1793) Alas! How little do we possess of that Love which bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things. We grow more like Jesus, only as we grow up into Him in love. And this grace purifies, and … Continued
(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “I will be their God — and they will be My people!” Hebrews 8:10 So has Jehovah purposed in reference to all the chosen of His love! In … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) HELP FOR THE DAY! “He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds!” Psalm 147:3 The God of the Bible, is the God of the broken-hearted. God cares. The broken-heartedness of His people … Continued
(John Flavel “The Method of Grace“) “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 O say with a melting heart—I have a full Christ, and He is filled for me! … Continued
