“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42. Well, I can do as much as that. I can do a kind act toward the…
Read More“And a man shall be as an hiding-place from the wind and a covert from the tempest.” Isaiah 32:2. Who this Man is we all know. Who could He be but the Second Man, the Lord from heaven, the man of sorrows, the Son of Man? What a hiding place He has been to His…
Read More“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12. Yes, he is blessed while he is enduring the trial. No eye can see this till he has been anointed with heavenly…
Read More“His heavens shall drop down dew.” Deuteronomy 33:28. What the dew in the East is to the world of nature, that is the influence of the Spirit in the realm of grace. How greatly do I need it! Without the Spirit of God I am a dry and withered thing. I droop, I fade, I…
Read More“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Acts 16:31. This gospel for a man with a sword at his throat is the gospel for me. This would suit me if I were dying, and it is all that I need while I am living. I look away from self,…
Read More“It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.” Lamentations 3:27. This is as good as a promise. It has been good, it is good, and it will be good for me to bear the yoke. Early in life I had to feel the weight of conviction, and ever since…
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