“The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” Proverbs 12:19. Truth wears well. Time tests it, but it right well endures the trial. R; then, I have spoken the truth and have for the present to suffer for it, I must be content to wait.…
Read More“And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast.” Isaiah 61:6. This literal promise to Israel belongs spiritually to the seed after the Spirit, namely, to all believers. If we live up…
Read More“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7. Note well that we must hear Jesus speak if we expect Him to hear us speak. If we have no ear for Christ, He will have no ear for us. In…
Read More“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7. Of necessity we must be in Christ to live unto Him, and we must abide in Him to be able to claim the largesse of this promise from Him. To abide…
Read MoreDavid said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:37. This is not a promise if we consider only the words, but it is truly so as to…
Read More“He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.” Psalm 115:13. This is a word of cheer to those who are of humble station and mean estate. Our God has a very gracious consideration for those of small property, small talent, small influence, small weight. God careth for the small things in…
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