Are the Children In?

“For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.” Isaiah 44:3. Our dear children have not the Spirit of God by nature, as we plainly see. We see much in them which makes us…

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A Constant Witness

“You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.” Acts 22:15. Paul was chosen to see and hear the Lord speaking to him out of heaven. This divine election was a high privilege for himself; but it was not intended to end with him; it was meant to have…

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The Dross Purged

“And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried; they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God.” Zechariah 13:9.…

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Joyful Security

“So do 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. Fear of falling is wholesome. To be venturesome is no sign of wisdom. Times come to us when we…

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Return from Backsliding

“If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent.” Job 22:23. Eliphaz, in this utterance, spoke a great truth, which is the summary of many an inspired Scripture. Reader, has sin pulled you down? Have you become like a ruin? Has the hand of the LORD…

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