The Person we need

(J.C. Ryle) “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward!” Job 5:7 “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 The testimony of Scripture, that “man is born to trouble,” is continually echoed by thousands who … Continued

One simple promise from God

(Anonymous) “Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Dr. Doddridge was walking out one day in a very depressed state of mind. His trials were at that time … Continued

What a wondrous thought!

(John MacDuff, “The Words of Jesus“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “I am going to prepare a place for you! When everything is ready, I will come and  get you, so that you will always be with Me where I am.” John … Continued

Ever-present help!

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble!” Psalm 46:1 “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upwards!”  The world in which … Continued

A sure and present help!

(Henry Law, “Leviticus“) Christ is a sure and present help. Trials thicken; temptations threaten; and afflictions run strong. But take comfort. He is with you with  . . . an arm of power; a heart of tenderness; and a voice of love. In deepest billows, He … Continued

His daily help

(J. C. Ryle, “To Whom?” 1880)   “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life!” John 6:68 Where, indeed, could we turn . . . for peace of heart, satisfaction of conscience, for hope in … Continued

When help avails nothing

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Having obtained help from God–I continue until this day.” Acts 26:22 This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the perils to which he was exposed, and many were the … Continued

Call upon Me

(Newman Hall, “Leaves of Healing from the Garden of Grief”  1891) “Call upon Me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver you.” Psalm 50:15 If God is willing to help us, who can stay His hand? Every valley … Continued

Wherever the Lord leads

(James Smith) “For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you: Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I myself … Continued

I Myself will help you

(Charles Spurgeon) “Do not be afraid—for I will help you—declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:14 This morning, let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I Myself will help you. … Continued