(Octavius Winslow) Are you going through a sorrowful affliction? “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid!” Matthew 14:27 What a Friend, and a Helper, is Jesus! Never, no never, does He leave His suffering child to travel that mournful night … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.” Hosea 6:3 The Lord’s care of His people is incessant. No parent was ever so vigilant over a precious and … Continued
(Cornelius Tyree, “The Glorious Sufficiency of Christ!” 1879) “Our Lord is great, vast in power; His understanding is infinite.” Ps147:5 “He knows all things.” 1 Jn 3:20 Christ’s knowledge is as limitless as His power, His understanding is boundless; He knows the end from … Continued
(“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
(J.R.Miller, In Green Pastures) “Being in an agony—He prayed,” is the record of our Savior’s Gethsemane experience. The lesson stands for all time. Like a bright lamp, the little sentence shines amid the olive trees of the garden. It shows the path to … Continued
(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
(James Smith, “The Way to Be Wealthy and Happy!” 1859) Play Audio! Download Audio “The lions may grow weak and hungry; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 Those who seek the Lord may be … Continued
(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) “But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to Heaven, but was beating his chest, saying: God, be merciful to me, the sinner!” Luke 18:13 “He redeems your life from … Continued
“Letters of Mary Winslow” 1774-1854 My heart feels for you, my dear friend, in your deep, deep trial. This present world is a world of sadness. But when we think of that glorious world which is to come, into which … Continued
(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Christ, who loved us!” Romans 8:37 No condition can possibly be more dreary than to feel that no one loves or cares for us! There is something peculiarly sweet and pleasant, in being the … Continued
