I will uphold you – Universal

Spurgeon, “The Sweet Harp of Consolation” No. 760. “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Therefore I will strengthen you and will help you. Also I will uphold you with … Continued

When Jesus leads His flock

(, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, and leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul, and guides … Continued

Behold the Man!

(Charles Spurgeon)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Behold the Man!” John 19:5 If there is one place where our Lord Jesus most fully becomes the joy and comfort of His people–it is where He plunged deepest into the depths of woe! Come, … Continued

You are always on His heart!

(Frank Hall) “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 Jesus of Nazareth, the sinless Son of God, was hated without cause, arrested, beaten, mocked, laughed at, reviled, ridiculed, spat upon, shamed, stripped naked, crowned with … Continued

Heaven! Nothing else will satisfy

(Mary Winslow)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You!  Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Job 42:5-6 The more I see of Jesus, the more He opens to me His loving … Continued

Whatever a soul can desire…

Something to ponder from John Flavel): ever a soul can desire: “Jesus is . . . bread to the hungry, water to the thirsty, a garment to the naked, healing to the wounded. Whatever a soul can desire–is found in … Continued

He has gone before you…

from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts” “Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows.” Isaiah 53:4 In order to the perfection of His character as the High Priest of His people, a Brother born for adversity in order to … Continued

His Grace is sufficient!

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves! About three o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them, walking on the water!” … Continued

He has called us friends!

(J.R. Miller “The Book of Comfort”) “I have called you friends!” John 15:15 If Jesus is our Friend — then . . . no need can be unsupplied; and no sorrow can be uncomforted; no evil can overmaster us; we are safe for time and eternity! ~  ~  ~  … Continued