Later you will understand

(“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

Looking forward to our city in Heaven

(David Harsha, Immanuel’s Land”)  Play Audio  Download Audio “This world is not our home; we are looking forward to our city in Heaven, which is yet to come!” Hebrews 13:14 We are strangers and pilgrims on the earth. This present … Continued

In all your sorrows

“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

His prayer was not in vain

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up His clothes by casting lots.” Luke 23:34 “And when the centurion, … Continued

He came to suffer!

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio The life of our adorable Lord was a life of continuous trial. Because From the moment He entered our world, He became leagued with suffering. He identified Himself with it in … Continued

In each season of affliction

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio God’s family is a sorrowing family. “I have chosen you,” He says, “in the furnace of affliction!” The history of the church finds its fittest emblem in the burning, yet unconsumed bush, which Moses … Continued

Wherever the grace of God is

(J.C. Philpot) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Wherever the grace of God is, it constrains its partaker to desire to live to His honor and glory. But he soon finds the difficulty of so doing. Such is . . . … Continued

Presently He leads him

(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio “I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live!” … Continued

If we would enjoy peace

(James Smith, “Looking Upon the Pierced One!” 1860)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed!” … Continued

This divine agent

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Triumph” 1862)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Romans 8:9 This is Paul’s criterion. No matter what a man has, if he … Continued