“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 18:14. It ought not to be difficult for us to humble ourselves, for what have we to be proud of? We ought…
Read More“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4. Delight in God has a transforming power and lifts a man above the gross desire of our fallen nature. Delight in Jehovah is not only sweet in itself, but it sweetens the whole soul, till the longings of…
Read More“I will not accuse them forever, nor will I always be angry, for then they would faint away because of me— the very people I have created.” Isaiah 57:16. Our heavenly Father seeks our instruction, not our destruction. His contention with us has a kind intention toward us. He will not be always in arms…
Read MoreFor the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3. Mercy may seem slow, but it is sure. The Lord in unfailing wisdom has appointed a time for the outgoings of His…
Read More“No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11. Many pleasing things the Lord may withhold but “no good thing.” He is the best judge of what is good for us. Some things are assuredly good, and these we may have for the asking through Jesus Christ our Lord. Holiness is…
Read More“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24. What will He do? He will sanctify us wholly. See the previous verse. He will carry on the work of purification till we are perfect in every part. He will preserve our “whole spirit, and soul, and body, blameless unto…
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