“Thus they shall know that I, the Lord their God, am with them, and they, the house of Israel, are My people,” says the Lord God. Ezekiel 34:30. To be the Lord’s own people is a choice blessing, but to know that we are such is a comfortable blessing. It is one thing to hope…
Read More“No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11. Many pleasing things the Lord may withhold but “no good thing.” He is the best judge of what is good for us. Some things are assuredly good, and these we may have for the asking through Jesus Christ our Lord. Holiness is…
Read More“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” Psalm 118:17. A fair assurance this! It was no doubt based upon a promise, inwardly whispered in the psalmist’s heart, which he seized upon and enjoyed. Is my case like that of David? Am I depressed because the enemy affronts me? Are…
Read More“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols.” Ezekiel 36:25. What an exceeding joy is this! He who has purified us with the blood of Jesus will also cleanse us by the water of the Holy Spirit. God…
Read MoreBut grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Ephesians 4:7.
Read More” I will make a distinction between my people and your people. This sign will occur tomorrow.” Exodus8:23. Pharaoh has a people, and the Lord has a people. These may dwell together and seem to fare alike, but there is a division between them, and the Lord will make it apparent. Not forever shall one…
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