It was love

(James Smith, “Streams in the Desert” 1849)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “You are to name Him JESUS, because He will save His people from their sins!” Matthew 1:21 This verse teaches that Jesus came into the world having . … Continued

His love stoops

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The love of Christ which surpasses knowledge!” Ephesians 3:19 No love stoops like Christ’s love. It abandoned place, prospects and power–to save me! It traveled from the heights of … Continued

God loves His people

(Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints“) “You were precious in My sight, and I have loved you.” Isaiah 43:4 God loves His people with a first love! 1 John 4:19 “We love Him because He first loved us.” … Continued

What amazing love!

(Arthur Pink, 1952) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the dunghill–to set them among princes, and make them inherit the throne of glory!” 1 Samuel 2:8 What amazing love! … Continued

The Lord has upheld

(James Smith, “My Support” 1859) “They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress—but the Lord was my support!” Psalm 18:18 Believer, you and I can look back—and wonder how it is that we are where we are, … Continued

Because the Lord loved you!

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “The LORD did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any other people, for you were the least … Continued

He is always at your side

(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

He is your Father

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 The Lord cares for His children! He knows our needs—and has promised … Continued

This is a great thought!

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He saw the disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48 Jesus always sees our toils and distresses in this world. We do not … Continued

True love is thoughtful

(J. R. Miller, “Loving Your Neighbor”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 What is it to love our neighbor? It is the loving that is hard. We could do almost anything else, … Continued