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

His eye is ever upon us

(James Smith, “Comfort for the Christian”) “Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things!” Matthew 6:32 Our gracious heavenly Father bids us cast all our cares upon Him—assuring us that He cares for us! His EYE … Continued

We have a Heavenly Father

(James Smith, “Precious Things from the Everlasting Hills” 1853) “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven” Matthew 6:9 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of … Continued

Anxiety is useless

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the … Continued

Oh how merciful

(Don Fortner) “He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.” Psalm 107:7 Oh, how merciful, how gracious, how wise, how good our God is to His redeemed people! How gracious He … Continued