“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have (margin, let us hold fast) grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” Hebrews 12:18 Grace is the very foundation of the kingdom which cannot be moved. It is all of grace, from first to last. By grace we … Read more
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” 1 Timothy 1:9 Have you any testimony that God has called you by his grace, quickened your soul into divine … Read more
“But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.” 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Sobriety in religion is a blessed gift and grace. In our most holy faith there is no room for lightness. The things which concern our peace … Read more
“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren.” 1 John 3:14 The Lord’s people in their early days have a measure of heavenly love. Though perhaps they cannot say that Jesus is theirs; though they dare not declare they shall certainly go to heaven when they die; though … Read more
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:2 There is something in this expression in our text, “rock,” which seems, to my mind, to throw a sweet and blessed light upon what Jesus is to … Read more
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 No one can ever run the race set before him, except by looking unto Jesus. He is at the head of the race; he stands at the goal; holding the crown of victory in his hand, which he puts upon the head of … Read more
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.” Psalm 119:176 If the Lord did not seek us, we should never seek the Lord. That is most certain. If you are one that seeks the Lord in prayer, in supplication, in secret desire, with many a … Read more
“Brethren, farewell.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 To fare well, spiritually understood, is to have everything that God can make us happy in. All God’s people will eventually fare well. They all stand complete in Christ: nothing can touch their eternal safety; for they are all complete in him, “without spot, or blemish, or any such thing.” … Read more
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15 O what a … Read more
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment” (margin, sense). Philippians 1:9 Love is especially the effect of knowledge; and love we know is a fruit of the blessed Spirit. As then the Lord the Spirit is pleased to open up the precious truth … Read more
“I will strengthen that which was sick.” Ezekiel 34:16 Peculiar maladies require peculiar remedies; but here is a general remedy, a family medicine. The Lord not only has strong remedies for desperate diseases; but in the divine medicine chest he has his restoratives and cordials. “Stay me with flagons; comfort me with apples,” cries the … Read more
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 When our desires and affections ascend to where the Lord Jesus Christ now is, when raised out of … Read more