This is what the Lord says: “Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.” Nahum 1:12. There is a limit to affliction. God sends it, and God removes it. Do you sigh and say, “When will the…
Read More“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1.
Read More“He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.” Psalm 145:19. His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will answer it. It is His own life within which prompts the cry, and therefore He will hear it. Those who…
Read MoreDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10.
Read More“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7. God had done great things for King Asa and Judah, but yet they were a feeble folk. Their feet were very tottering in the ways of the Lord, and their hearts very hesitating, so that…
Read More“I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man.” Hosea 11:9. The Lord thus makes known His sparing mercies. It may be that the reader is now under heavy displeasure, and everything threatens his speedy doom. Let the text hold him…
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