Jesus with us

(From Winslow’s, “The Man of God Divinely Prospered”) “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of … Continued

gather lasting treasures

(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s Year Book–a Year’s Daily Readings”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life–which the Son of Man will give you!” John 6:27 We need to be continually … Continued

Your will be done

(J.R. Miller) “Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will be done, not Mine.” Luke 22:42 A cross is composed of two pieces of wood. The shorter piece represents your will–and the longer piece represents God’s will. … Continued

The Shepherd

(J. R. Miller “Bethlehem to Olivet” 1905) “The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 The shepherd is a favorite Scriptural picture of divine love and care. In the Old Testament, the twenty-third Psalm gathers the whole wonderful truth in exquisite lines, … Continued

afterwards

(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s Year Book, a Year’s Daily Readings”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “He got up from the table, took off His robe, wrapped a towel around His waist, and poured water into a basin. Then He began to wash the … Continued

the Divine Comforter

(From Octavius Winslow’s, “The Voice of the Charmer”) As a system of divine and unfailing consolation, there is a charm in the gospel of Jesus of indescribable sweetness. Originating with that God, not only whose name and whose perfection, but whose … Continued

It is worthwhile

(J.R. Miller, “The Friendships of Jesus” 1897)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Jesus looked at him and said: You are Simon, son of John.  You will be called Cephas (which means ‘Rock’).” John 1:42 “You are Simon.” That was his name then. “And You will be … Continued

Show me the way

(J.R. Miller, “For a Busy Day” 1895)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Show me the way I should walk, for I have come to you in prayer.” Psalm 143:8 We cannot know the way ourselves. The path across one little day seems … Continued

He gently leads

(from Winslow’s, “The Burden Cast upon God”) How shall we, how can we, describe the tenderness of Christ towards His burdened ones, and the gentleness with which He leads them? “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the … Continued

inwardly being renewed

(J.R. Miller, “The Wider Life” 1908)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 “For our perishable earthly bodies must be transformed into heavenly bodies that … Continued