Shine as Many Stars

“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” Daniel 12:3. Here is something to wake me up. This is worth living for. To be wise is a noble thing in itself: in this place it refers…

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Valiant for Truth

“The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” Daniel 11:32. “The Lord is a man of war, Jehovah is his name.” Those who enlist under His banner shall have a Commander who will train them for the conflict and give them both vigor and valor. The times of which Daniel…

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The Mourner Comforted

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4. By the valley of weeping we come to Zion. One would have thought mourning and being blessed were in opposition, but the infinitely wise Savior puts them together in this Beatitude. What He has joined together let no man put asunder. Mourning for…

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