the arms of God

(J.R. Miller, “Evening Thoughts” 1907) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 Of course God has no arms; but He reveals Himself to us in human language — the only language we could understand… But the … Continued

Nestle into the heart of Christ

(J.R. Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems” 1914) “Whoever humbles himself like this child, is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 18:4 It is very sweet just to nestle down into the heart of Christ–to be as a little child with Him. Those … Continued

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 the depth and riches of … Continued

His refuge was prayer

(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 Gethsemane. It was … Continued

God the refuge of His people

J.R. Miller, “Guarded from Stumbling” 1906)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio God is the refuge of His people. “My help comes from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth! He will not let you stumble and fall; the One who … Continued

An ever present help

(Charles Spurgeon) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 He is our refuge–let us hide in Him. And He is our strength–let us array ourselves with Him. Because He is our help–let us lean … Continued

Guide me by Your counsel…

(John MacDuff, “The Gates of Prayer”)  Anew I commend myself to Your gracious keeping this day. Guide me by Your counsel, guard me from temptation, lead me in the everlasting way. May every unloving thought, every unworthy aim and aspiration–give place to what is pure and unselfish … Continued

I take refuge in…

(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) When disappointed in the creature, I take refuge at once in Jesus! I run to Him, and find Him all my heart could wish! Lord, how could I live without You? You are . . . … Continued

the refuge still was prayer

(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 Gethsemane. It was … Continued

Our Refuge and shield…

(by Newman Hall) “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 The desert is dreary. … Continued