Christian Watch “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 The Hebrew word “glory” literally signifies “weight;” and the Apostle seems to have some allusion to that circumstance by connecting, as he does, the two words together. There is indeed … Read more
“He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself.” — 1 John 5:10 The grand point to have decided in a man’s bosom is, whether he is Christ’s or not; and this is a problem which none but the Lord himself can solve. Blessed is he who has the witness in … Read more
“And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.” Zechariah 3:1 It is the object of Satan to keep those secure who are safe in his hands; nor does God see fit to disturb their quiet. But on the … Read more
“I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment; that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance.” Proverbs 8:20, 21 Whence springs it, that God causes his people “to inherit substance,” by “leading them in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of … Read more
“So did not I, because of the fear of God” Nehemiah 5:15 We can never praise God sufficiently for his restraining grace; for what should we be without it? What an unspeakable mercy, then, it is, that you cannot be what you would be, nor act as you would act, nor speak what you would … Read more
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” Ecclesiastes 12:7 Nature shrinks from death, even apart from that which following after death makes it to so many a king of terrors. Even where grace has set up its throne, and mercy rejoices … Read more
“And I will be his God, and he shall be my son.” Revelation 21:7 What a promise! That the God of heaven and earth will be our God, our Father, our Benefactor, our eternal, almighty Friend! and that we, in overcoming, shall receive the adoption of sons; shall be manifested as the “sons and daughters” … Read more
“My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God.” Psalm 42:2 Has your heart ever panted after the Lord Jesus as the hart panteth after the water brooks? Do you ever lie in the dust mourning over your sins against such bleeding, dying love? Do you ever ask God to kindle in your soul an … Read more
“He that overcometh shall inherit all things.” Revelation 21:7 “He shall inherit all things.” When? In eternity? Yes. But only in eternity? O no! In time also. There is a twofold inheritance, though one and the same; one in time, another in eternity; one the firstfruits, the other the harvest; one the earnest, the other … Read more
“O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” Psalm 84:12 Trust in God implies total self-renunciation. The moment that I trust in myself, I cease to trust in God. The moment I take any portion of my confidence away from the Lord and put a grain of it in myself, that … Read more
“Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.” Hebrews 12:6 Does not James say, “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation?” And again, “Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations?” Why? Is there any joy in trials, any pleasure in sorrow? No, none. But in the deliverance … Read more
“For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.” Psalm 109:22 The needy is a character who is not merely poor, empty, and naked before God, but who is feelingly in want of spiritual blessings applied to his soul. Some persons can rest on temptations, and take temptations as evidences. Others … Read more