The sufferings of the present life

(Letters of John Newton excerpts)   …we are growing older and may expect that as years increase — infirmities will increase also. Yet we are in His hands — and they are merciful hands.  His Word still gives us encouragement to … Continued

The Lord is enough

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842)  “You are my portion, O Lord!” Psalm 119:57 This is the language of every Christian’s heart and life! The generality of the Lord’s family are poor in this … Continued

We can find solace

(Anonymous)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio In the book of Isaiah, the prophet delivers a powerful message from the Lord. It speaks to His sovereignty and authority of God over all things in His creation! In Isaiah 45:7, we read these profound … Continued

How vast the privilege

(Octavius Winslow, “Waiting and Watching”) How unutterable the blessedness, how vast the privilege, and how happy the result of waiting upon Him who stands to us in the relation of our Father and Redeemer; our Brother and Friend; waiting the … Continued

Whatever my affliction is

(James Meikle, “Solitude Sweetened“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “We also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that . . . affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.” Romans 5:3-4 Man is born to … Continued

Henceforth will I live by faith

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799) “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold!” (Psalm 18:2) Do rocks … Continued

Boundless mercy

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio As we awaken to the dawn of another day, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the boundless mercy of our Heavenly Father, poured out upon His redeemed people. In the quiet solitude … Continued

Later you will understand

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “You do not realize now what I am doing–but later you will understand.” John 13:7 Peter could not apprehend the design of our Lord in washing the disciples’ feet, and impatiently expressed his surprise, “You shall … Continued

What astonishing love is this

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio WHAT ASTONISHING LOVE IS THIS “The Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Galatians 2:20 Well may every child of God exclaim with wonder, “What astonishing love is this, that … Continued

Rainbow of promise

(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued