“But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.” Psalm 141:8 The very cry is a pledge that the Lord will not leave the soul destitute. Strange though it be to us; it is the light that shews darkness; it is life that makes … Read more
“And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.” Acts 16:5 Oh what an inestimable mercy it is for a man to know the truth for himself by divine teaching and divine testimony; to have it applied to his heart by a gracious influence and a heavenly power, so as … Read more
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 What is this conversation? The word means the whole of your walk before God and before man. It is a very comprehensive term in the original, meaning, literally, “Conduct yourselves as citizens.” It therefore includes the whole of our spiritual fellowship … Read more
“And made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:6 Jesus did not tarry upon the earth after his resurrection; he ascended up where he was before, and took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high. But when he ascended up on high, all the election of grace … Read more
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together.” Ephesians 2:4, 5, 6 Eighteen hundred years have rolled away since the body of Christ was … Read more
“Turn thou us unto thee, O Lord, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.” Lamentations 5:21 If we do not wish to deceive ourselves, if God has made us honest, if he has planted his fear in our hearts, if he has begun and is carrying on a good work in … Read more
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” Hebrews 12:11 It may be said of spiritual exercises as the Apostle speaks of chastening generally, of which indeed they form a component part, that “for the present … Read more
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” Romans 9:16 He that is not interested in the eternal election of God the Father, in the atoning blood and justifying righteousness of God the Son, in the work and witness of God the Holy … Read more
“Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.” Psalm 119:17 Can the Lord deal any way but bountifully with his servants? Why has he made you his servants? Why did he strike the chains of former servitude off your hands? Why did he bring you out of the service of … Read more
“Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.” Psalm 55:19 True religion is certainly the most weighty, and yet the most mysterious matter that we ever have had or can have to do with in this world. And I will tell you this, that it will either comfort you, or it will distress … Read more
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26 “We know not what we should pray for as we ought.” How often do we find and feel this to … Read more
“Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house.” 2 Chronicles 6:29 Solomon comes to experience; he puts his hand upon the right spot. … Read more