Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. Isaiah 54.4. We shall not be ashamed of our faith. Carping critics may assail the Scriptures upon which…
Read MoreThey will do no wrong; they will tell no lies. A deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouths. They will eat and lie down and no one will make them afraid. Zephaniah 3:13. Yesterday we thought of the afflicted and poor people whom the Lord left to be a living seed in a…
Read MoreBut I will leave within you the meek and humble. The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord. Zephaniah 3:12. When true religion is ready to die out among the wealthy it finds a home among the poor of this world, rich in faith. The Lord has even now His faithful…
Read MoreI have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33. My Lord’s words are true as to the tribulation. I have my share of it beyond all doubt. The flail is not hung up…
Read MoreJesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Matthew 26:64. Ah, Lord, Thou wast in Thy lowest state when before Thy persecutors Thou wast made to stand…
Read MoreAnd Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Mark 1:17. Only by coming after Jesus can we obtain our heart’s desire and be really useful to our fellow men. Oh, how we long to be successful fishers for Jesus! We would sacrifice our lives to win souls.…
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