(Frank Hall) “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 The Lord Jesus is everything to my needy soul! He is my majestic King, the imperial one who graciously rules my heart and my life with His sovereign scepter of righteousness. And He … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, even amid the troubling changes of life, that what I am apt to call painful … Continued
(Frank Hall) “Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14 Will we ever learn this? If we would live in this world for the honor and glory … Continued
A(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forewarned — is to be forearmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them that … Continued
Choice Gems from W Gurnall Part 2 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “I hate pride and arrogance!” Proverbs 8:13C ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 16:5 ~ … Continued
(John Flavel, 1628-1691) “He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.” Ephesians 1:4 “His eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Ephesians 3:11 “Who has saved us and called us … Continued
(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 world … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) O my Father, it is of Your compassions alone, that I am not consumed! My way Zionward is well-studded with Ebenezers, testifying “Thus far the Lord has helped me!“ The pillar of Your presence has guided me through many a perplexing path! … Continued
(Winslow, “Daily Need Divinely Supplied” 1870) “The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore I will hope in Him.” Lament. 3:24 As the Lord’s true priesthood, this world is not our portion, nor earth our rest. It needs no little … Continued
(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name–you are Mine. When you go through deep waters–I will be with you. And when you go through rivers of difficulty–you will … Continued
