For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9. It is well to have longings, and the more intense they are the better. The Lord will satisfy soul-longings, however great and all-absorbing they may be. Let us greatly long, for God will greatly give. We are never in a right state of mind…
Read MoreFrom this day will I bless you. Haggai 2:19. Future things are hidden from us. Yet here is a glass in which we may see the unborn years. The Lord says, “From this day will I bless you.” It is worthwhile to note the day which is referred to in this promise. There had been…
Read MoreOn that day the Lord will shield those who live in Jerusalem, so that the feeblest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord going before them. Zechariah 12:8. One of the best methods of the Lord’s defending His people is to make them strong in inward might. Men are better…
Read MoreFor the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. Psalm 94:14. No, nor will He cast even so much as one of them. Man has his castoffs, but God has none; for His choice is unchangeable, and His love is everlasting. None can find out a single person whom…
Read More“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. Isaiah 54:17. There is great clatter in the forges and smithies of the enemy. They are making weapons wherewith to smite the saints. They could not even do as…
Read MoreMy God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. Paul’s God is our God and will supply all our need. Paul felt sure of this in reference to the Philippians, and we feel sure of it as to ourselves. God will do it, for it is…
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