“For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.” Psalm 72:12. The needy cries; what else can he do? His cry is heard of God; what else need he do? Let the needy reader take to crying at once, for this will be his wisdom. Do not…
Read MoreBut I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:44-45.
Read More“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.” Matthew 5:11.
Read More“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.” Psalm 138:7. Wretched walking in the midst of trouble. Nay, blessed walking, since there is a special promise for it. Give me a promise, and…
Read MoreBlessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10.
Read More“I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.” Isaiah 45:2. This was for Cyrus; but it is evermore the heritage of all the Lord’s own spiritual servants. Only let us go forward by faith, and our way will be cleared…
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