“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…
Read More“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15. This is the first promise to fallen man. It contains the whole gospel and the essence of the covenant of grace. It has been in great…
Read More“On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him.” Malachi 3:17. A day is coming in which the crown jewels of our great King shall be counted, that it may be…
Read More“And now I will break his yoke from off you and will burst your bonds apart.” Nahum 1:13. The Assyrian was allowed for a season to oppress the Lord’s people, but there came a time for his power to be broken. So, many a heart is held in bondage by Satan and frets sorely under…
Read More“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 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…
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