“If you listen carefully to what he says and do all that I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and will oppose those who oppose you.” Exodus 23:22. The Lord Christ in the midst of His people is to be acknowledged and obeyed. He is the vice-regent of God and speaks in…
Read More“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23. Our unbelief is the greatest hindrance in our way; in fact, there is no other real difficulty as to our spiritual progress and prosperity. The Lord can do everything; but when He makes a rule that according to our faith so…
Read More“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” John 12:26. The highest service is imitation. If I would be Christ’s servant I must be His follower. To do as Jesus did is the surest…
Read More“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11. David had just heard the voice of the Lord in a thunderstorm and had seen His power in the hurricane whose path he had described; and now, in the cool calm after the storm, that overwhelming power by which…
Read More“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2. Bridge there is none: we must go through the waters and…
Read More“He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” Isaiah 33:16. The man to whom God has given grace to be of blameless life dwells in perfect security. He dwells on high, above the world, Out of gunshot of…
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