(Don Fortner) “You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 The angel’s message to Joseph was a message of grace, redemption and salvation to sinners. By God’s command, He was named, “JESUS,” Savior, because He … Continued
(Grace Gems) “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 In giving Christ to die for poor sinners, God gave the richest jewel in His cabinet; a mercy … Continued
(James Smith, “Food for the Soul” 1867) “All things work together for good!” Romans 8:28 What! Shall all my severe trials, troubles and afflictions work together for my good? Yes — but they are not good alone — but only in connection with other things. Outward … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “The Divine Attributes Entwining Around the Tempted and Trembling Believer”) Reader, are you a child of sorrow? Jesus is with His people at all times, in all places, and under all circumstances. Consoling thought! He is “God with us.” He is with us … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) It is in times of trials that . . . the love, the tenderness, and the grace of the Holy Spirit are better known. As a Comforter, as a Revealer of Jesus, we are, perhaps, more … Continued
(John Fawcett, “Christ Precious”) “Yes, He is very precious to you who believe.” 1 Peter 2:7 Christian! Jesus is your Savior, your Friend, and your Portion. You are guilty–His blood cleanses from all sin. And you are miserable–He is rich in mercy. You … Continued
(John Fawcett, “Christ Precious”) “Leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 “He who says he abides in Him, should walk just as He walked.” 1 John 2:6 We see, in our Divine Leader, the … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother.” John 19:25 Take your place with Mary–near to the cross of Jesus. …He can enter into your circumstances, understand your grief, and sustain and soothe your spirit–as one only can, who … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “My Times in God’s Hand”) Oh! the unutterable blessings that flow from a vital union with the Lord Jesus! all of your cares are His cares. And all of your sorrows are His sorrows. All of your needs … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) Are you going through a sorrowful affliction? “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid!” Matthew 14:27 What a Friend, and a Helper, is Jesus! Never, no never, does He leave His suffering child to travel that mournful night … Continued
