“You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” 2 Samuel 22:29. Am I in the light? Then Thou, O Lord, art my lamp. Take Thee away and my joy would be gone; but as long as Thou art with me, I can do without the torches of time and the candles…
Read More“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.” Psalms 62:1. Blessed posture! Waiting truly and only upon the Lord. Be this our condition all this day and every day. Waiting His leisure, waiting in His service, waiting in joyful expectation, waiting in prayer, and content. When the very soul thus waits,…
Read More“The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.” 1 Samuel 2:7. All my changes come from Him who never changes. If I had grown rich, I should have seen His hand in it, and I should have praised Him; let me equally see His hand if I am made poor, and let…
Read More“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2. This is a precious promise to one who lives for fruitfulness. At first it seems to wear a sharp aspect. Must the fruitful bough be…
Read More“The Lord God will help me.” Isaiah 50:7. These are in prophecy the words of Messiah in the day of His obedience unto death, when He gave His back to the smiters and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair. He was confident in divine support and trusted in Jehovah. O my soul,…
Read MoreSee, the Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 1:21. There is a heritage of grace which we ought to be bold enough to win for our possession.…
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