“I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls; which I have made.” Isaiah 57:16. Our heavenly Father seeks our instruction, not our destruction. His contention with us has a kind intention toward us. He will not be always in arms against…
Read MoreAnd he said, “This is what the Lord says: I will fill this valley with pools of water. For this is what the Lord says: You will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water, and you, your cattle and your other animals will drink. 2 Kings 3:16-17. Three armies…
Read More“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3. Mercy may seem slow, but it is sure. The Lord in unfailing wisdom has appointed a time for the…
Read More“No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11. Many pleasing things the Lord may withhold but “no good thing.” He is the best judge of what is good for us. Some things are assuredly good, and these we may have for the asking through Jesus Christ our Lord. Holiness is…
Read MoreThe one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24. What will He do? He will sanctify us wholly. See the previous verse. He will carry on the work of purification till we are perfect in every part. He will preserve our “whole spirit, and soul, and body, blameless unto…
Read More“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” Psalm 118:17. A fair assurance this! It was no doubt based upon a promise, inwardly whispered in the psalmist’s heart, which he seized upon and enjoyed. Is my case like that of David? Am I depressed because the enemy affronts me? Are…
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