(John MacDuff, “The Sympathy of Jesus” 1874) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are.” Hebrews 4:15 How … Continued
(from Winslow’s, “The Broken Heart Bound Up”) What is your sorrow?Take your bereaved, stricken and bleeding heart to Him, and rest it upon His, once bereaved, stricken and bleeding, too; for He knows how to bind up the broken heart, … Continued
(J. R. Miller) “I am the Good Shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 When we think of the millions who are in Christ’s flock, it seems strange to us that He calls each one by name. Yet the truth is made … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in Gethsemane. It was … Continued
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
