Strength to grapple

(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deut. 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and chequered. … Continued

A fresh supply of grace

(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and … Continued

To every humble pilgrim

(Thomas Reade) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul!” 1 Peter 2:11 The Christian pilgrim has to journey to the heavenly Canaan, through the … Continued

I am a stranger and a pilgrim

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. … Continued

Converted sinner lives by faith

(Thomas Reade) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The converted sinner daily feeds upon Christ by faith, and daily derives strength from this gracious source of blessedness. He feels his own weakness, and experiences the power of Jesus. He loathes himself, … Continued

The Word of His grace

(Arthur Pink, “The Word of Grace”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The Word and Spirit are so intimately conjoined, we are scarcely warranted in thinking of one without the other. Because The Word does not operate without the Spirit’s agency, … Continued

You increased strength in me

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Here is a precious promise for a trying day! It belongs to every Christian who is traveling to the Celestial City. It provides for every part of life’s … Continued

Strangers and pilgrims now but a rest remains!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) Strangers and pilgrims now, but a rest remains! “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only … Continued