“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 MoreThey replied, “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…
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…
Read MoreYou will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. Deuteronomy 28:6. The blessings of the law are not canceled. Jesus confirmed the promise when He bore the penalty. If I keep the commands of my Lord, I may appropriate this promise without question. This day I will come in to…
Read MoreA bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; Isaiah 42:3. Then I may reckon upon tender treatment from my Lord. Indeed, I feel myself to be at best as weak, as pliant, as worthless as a reed. Someone said, “I…
Read More“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalm 27:14. Wait! Wait! Let your waiting be on the Lord! He is worth waiting for. He never disappoints the waiting soul. While waiting keep up your spirits, Expect a great deliverance, and be ready to praise God for…
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