“Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.” Genesis 49:19. Some of us have been like the tribe of Gad. Our adversaries for a while were too many for us; they came upon us like a troop. Yes, and for the moment they overcame us; and they exulted greatly because…
Read MoreSo we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6. Because God will never leave nor forsake us, we may well be content with such things as we have. Since the Lord is ours, we cannot be left without a friend, a treasure,…
Read More“For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.” Psalm 33:21. The root of faith produces the flower of heart-joy. We may not at the first rejoice, but it comes in due time. We trust the Lord when we are sad, and in due season He so answers our…
Read More‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’ Matthew 20:7. Yes, there is work in Christ’s vineyard for old bodies. It is the eleventh hour, and yet He will let us work. What grace is this! Surely every old man ought to jump…
Read More“And none of the condemned things are to be found in your hands. Then the Lord will turn from his fierce anger, will show you mercy, and will have compassion on you. He will increase your numbers, as he promised on oath to your ancestors—” Deuteronomy 13:17. Israel must conquer idolatrous cities and destroy all…
Read More“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:17-18. When we see the wicked prosper we are apt to envy them. When we hear the noise of their mirth…
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