But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6.
Read More“I will make them to lie down safely.” Hosea 2:18. Yes, the saints are to have peace. The passage from which this gracious word is taken speaks of peace “with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground.” This is peace with earthly enemies,…
Read MoreAnd behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring.” Genesis 28:13. No promise is of private interpretation: it belongs not to one saint but to…
Read MoreDraw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8.
Read More“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.” Romans 16:20. This promise follows well upon that of yesterday. We are evidently to be conformed to our covenant Head, not only in His being bruised in His heel but in His conquest of the evil one. Even under our feet is the…
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