Can we doubt His perfect power

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ, the Counselor”) The path of providence is often paved with difficulties, and beset with perplexities with which we can ill cope. Our way to heaven is through an intricate wilderness and across a circuitous desert. To many even of … Continued

One who is mighty

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I have laid help upon One who is mighty!” Psalm 89:19 And who is this mighty One — but Jesus? He alone can help us . . . in all our … Continued

Fear not I have chosen you!

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Fear not I have chosen you!” Isaiah 41:9, 10 Christian reader, God says to you, “I have chosen you!” This is a great mystery–but it is a comforting truth. God does not tell you WHY He chose … Continued

Every tree is known by his fruit.

(J.C. Ryle, “The Holy Spirit“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment.” John 16:8 Where the Holy Spirit is, there will always be deep conviction of sin–and true repentance for it. It … Continued

I have called you friends.

(J.R. Miller, “The Friendships of Jesus” 1897)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends–if you do what I command. . . . I have called you friends.” … Continued

our truest and best Friend!

(J.R. Miller, “Finding God’s Comfort” 1896) One writer tells of two birds and how they acted when caught and put into a cage. One, a starling, flew violently against the wire walls of its prison, in unavailing efforts to escape–only battering and bruising … Continued

This hope of Heaven

(J. R. Miller, “Glimpses of the Heavenly Life” 1908)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio No earthly language is adequate to describe the blessedness, the joy, the happiness of Heaven! Perhaps no human word gathers and holds in itself so much of the truest meaning of Heaven, … Continued

My Grace is sufficient for you

(J.R. Miller, “The Blessing of Weakness” 1894)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’  Therefore I will glory all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that … Continued

what will You have me to do Lord

(J.R. Miller, “In His Steps” 1897)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Every truly consecrated life, with all its faculties, has been given over to Christ. Faith implies full surrender. “You are not your own.” “You are Christ’s.” Christ owns us first by … Continued

Was He

(Thomas Brooks, “The Golden Key to Open Hidden Treasures”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24 Let the sufferings of our Lord Jesus … Continued