As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. John 6:57. We live by virtue of our union with the Son of God. As God-man Mediator, the Lord Jesus lives by the self-existent Father who has sent Him, and in the same manner…
Read More“So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 10:32. Gracious promise! It is a great joy to me to confess my Lord. Whatever my faults may be, I am not ashamed of Jesus, nor do I fear to declare the doctrines of His cross. O…
Read MoreIf my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14. Called by the name of the Lord, we are nevertheless erring men and women. What a mercy it…
Read MoreThe Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live. Deuteronomy 30:6. Here we read of the true circumcision. Note the author of it: “The Lord thy God.” He alone can deal effectually with our heart and take away…
Read MoreI will strengthen them in the Lord and in his name they will live securely,” declares the Lord. Zechariah 10:12. A solace for sick saints. They have grown faint, and they fear that they shall never rise from the bed of doubt and fear; but the Great Physician can both remove the disease and take away the weakness which has…
Read MoreI know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelation 3:8. Saints who remain faithful to the truth of God have an open door before them. My soul, thou hast…
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