Children of God are not exempted

(David Harsha, “Thoughts on the Love of Christ”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!” John 16:33 Affliction comes upon all! None are exempt from the sufferings incident to our fallen nature. The … Continued

If our hearts are in heaven

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit; while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful!” John 15:2 To the true … Continued

It is astonishing!

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “The Mighty One has done great things for me!” Luke 1:49 It is astonishing that the mighty God, so great, so holy — should ever think of a poor, … Continued

The tears we shed

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The Lord has heard the voice of my weeping!” Psalm 6:8 Tears have a voice, and when flowing from a humble and contrite soul, they have an eloquence which God cannot resist! The tears … Continued

The mystery of God’s providence

(Ezekiel Hopkins, 1634-1690) “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!” Romans 11:33 The mystery of God’s providence is a most sublime consideration! Our reason … Continued

Look at the birds

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899) “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew 6:26 … Continued

What a rest is this

(John MacDuff, “Hospice of the Pilgrim” 1891) What a rest is this for weary, burdened wayfarers! …”Your heavenly Father!” With tender care for the minute and lowly, He . . . makes grass to grow for the cattle, pencils the … Continued

Your Father knows

(James Smith, “Comfort for the Christian”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things!” Matt. 6:32 The Lord Jesus, as the great teacher, is instructing His disciples in the doctrine of divine … Continued

The God of Providence

(Don Fortner) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Divine providence is the daily, constant, sovereign rule of our God … Continued

What an encouragement

(James Smith, “Comfort for the Christian”) “Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things!” Matthew 6:32 The Lord Jesus, as the great teacher, is instructing His disciples in the doctrine of divine providence, and teaching them … Continued