(Octavius Winslow’s, “Emmanuel; or God with Us”) …they will call Him Emmanuel, which means, ‘GOD with us.’ God, in the infinite counsels of His own mind, resolved upon the salvation of His eternally chosen and loved people. He saw that … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was leaning on Jesus’ bosom.” John 13:23 We are not told the name of this disciple — but we know him … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints!” Psalm 116:15 To me death has its unlovely aspects: I may be ready by God’s grace … Continued
(from Winslow’s, “The Burden Cast upon God”) “Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you.” Psalm 55:22. It is by an act of simple, prayerful faith we transfer our cares and anxieties, our sorrows and needs, to … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Who is this coming up from the wilderness—leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5 Jesus is the object of a believer’s love. To him—the world is a wilderness. Heaven is his Father’s house—and … Continued
