I Myself will help you

(Charles Spurgeon) “Do not be afraid—for I will help you—declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:14 This morning, let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I Myself will help you. … Continued

showers of blessing

(Charles Spurgeon)“I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 34:26 Here is sovereign grace, “I will send down showers.” Is it not sovereign, divine mercy–for who can say, “I will send down showers,” except … Continued

Our Lord would have us be calm

​(​​​Ja​​mes Smith, “The Remedy for a Troubled Heart!“) “Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in Me!” John 14:1 Our Lord would have us be calm, patient, and composed; therefore He says, “Let not … Continued

A gracious soul concludes

(Thomas Brooks, “Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod” 1659) “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees!” Psalm 119:71 : As stars shine brightest in the night so God will make my soul … Continued

The miracle of contentment

(Thomas Watson, “The Art of Divine Contentment”) “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I … Continued

Hence the need for faith

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883) “The stars, by reason of the great distance between us and them. seem but so many sparks in the sky. Just so, we have a weak sight of things which are at … Continued

All days He is with me

(Alexander Smellie, “On the Secret Place” 1907) “Surely I am with you all the days, to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 The path in front of me may be full of flowers — or full of thorns. … Continued

God our Portion

(William Nicholson, “God the Portion of His People!” 1862) “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 This passage describes the wealth and happiness of believers. God has given Himself to be their Portion forever. God, as the … Continued

Lord increase my faith

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio When I speak of walking with Jesus, my idea is helped by considering how it was with His first disciples–they lived in His presence! While He stayed in a place, they … Continued

A God of infinite glory

(Archibald Brown, “This God Is Our God!” 1896) “The LORD’s portion is His people!” Deuteronomy 32:9 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:24 The above two passages of Scripture ought never to … Continued