“For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.” Psalm 16:10. This word has it proper fulfillment in the Lord Jesus; but it applies also, with a variation, to all who are in Him. Our soul shall not be left in the separate state, and our body, though…
Read MoreSince ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4.
Read More“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:3-4. No promise is made to those who give to the poor to…
Read MoreHear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word: “Your brothers who hate you and cast you out for my name’s sake have said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy’; but it is they who shall be put to shame.” Isaiah 66:5. Possibly this text may not…
Read More“You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.” Hebrews 10:34. This is well. Our substance here is very unsubstantial; there is no substance in it. But God has given us a promise of real estate in the…
Read More“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7. Suspense is dreadful. When we have no news from home, we are apt to grow anxious, and we cannot be persuaded that “no news is good news.” Faith is the cure for this condition of sadness; the…
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