The eternal God is your refuge

(by Spurgeon) “The eternal God is your refuge.” Deut. 33:27   God is our abode, our home. Dear to our hearts is our home, although it be the humblest cottage, or the scantiest garret; and dearer far is our blessed … Continued

True food of the soul!

​(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio True food of the soul! Two learned doctors were angrily disputing the nature of food, and allowing their meal to lie untasted; while nearby, a simple farmer was eating heartily of that which was … Continued

Ever-present help!

(Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble!” Psalm 46:1 “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upwards!”  The world in which … Continued

He who will sustain you

(J. R. Miller, “A Life of Character”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 At the two extremes of life, childhood and old age—this promise comes with special assurance. “He shall gather the … Continued

Refuge from every storm

(William Bacon Stevens, “The Rainbow in the Cloud” 1856)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 We live in a world of sin, and hence in a world of sorrow; for … Continued

Only refuge in sorrow

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in … Continued

You are my refuge

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 “You are my refuge — my portion in the land of the living!” Psalm 142:5 Often we do not learn … Continued

The way is long

(Newman Hall, “The Shadow of the Almighty” 1867) The desert is dreary. The way is long. Because Heavily burdened, a weary traveler slowly drags onward his wounded feet. Faint by reason of the fiery blaze which smites him from the … Continued

Take courage!

(“The Fruits and Marks of the Lord Being Our God” J. C. Philpot, Providence Chapel, London, 1849) “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Mark 6:50 It is I who formed you in the womb, and brought you forth … Continued

Abiding consolation!

(Author unknown) “The eternal God is your refuge–and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 If we are held in the clasp of the everlasting arms–we need not fear that we shall ever be separated from the enfolding. “Underneath.” They … Continued