“I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 39:18. Behold the protecting power of trust in God. The great men of Jerusalem fell by the sword, but poor Ebed-melech was secure, for his confidence was in Jehovah.…
Read MoreIf this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. 2 Peter 2:9. The godly are tempted and tried. That is not true faith which is never put to the test. But the godly are delivered out of…
Read MoreYou will arise and have compassion on Zion,for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come. For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity. Psalm 102:13-14. Yes, our prayers for the church will be heard. The set time is come. We love the…
Read MoreMy eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; the one whose walk is blameless will minister to me. Psalm 101:6. If David spoke thus, we may be sure that the Son of David will be of the same mind. Jesus looks out for faithful men, and He…
Read MoreThe angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7. We cannot see the angels, but it is enough that they can see us. There is one great Angel of the Covenant, whom not having seen we love, and His eye is always upon us both day and…
Read MoreShout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. Isaiah 49:13. So sweet are the comforts of the Lord, that not only the saints themselves may sing of them, but even the heavens and the earth may…
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