“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” Psalm 34:7. We cannot see the angels, but it is enough that they can see us. There is one great Angel of the Covenant, whom not having seen we love, and His eye is always upon us both day and…
Read More“Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.” Isaiah 49:13. So sweet are the comforts of the Lord, that not only the saints themselves may sing of them, but even the heavens and the earth may…
Read MoreJesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4. If God so willed it we could live without bread, even as Jesus did for forty days; but we could not live without His Word. By that Word we were…
Read More“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2. Ours is not a life of anxious care but of happy faith. Our heavenly Father will supply the wants of His own children, and He knoweth…
Read MoreThen Israel said to Joseph, “I am about to die, but God will be with you and take you back to the land of your fathers.” Genesis 48:21. Good old Jacob could no more be with Joseph, for his hour had come to die: but he left his son without anxiety, for he said with…
Read More“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5. If any of you lack wisdom. There is no “if” in the matter, for I am sure I lack it. What do I know? How can I guide…
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