If God had not helped us! “I was pushed back and about to fall — but the Lord helped me!” Psalm 118:13 The psalmist had been reviewing his toils, his trials, and his dangers; he commemorates his deliverances, his conquests, and his triumphs; and he ascribes the whole, to the help of God!If God had not helped him — his faith […]
I am with you always “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.” Is. 41:10 The Divine presence is . . . the believer’s strength in weakness; his support in suffering; […]
Righteousness revealed “…I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…for therein is the righteousness of God revealed…” Romans 1:16-17 The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ reveals the righteousness of God in the justifying work of Christ which He wrought for the elect and is credited to their account before God, and is imputed to […]
THE LITTLE WHILE “In just a little while I will be gone, and you won’t see me anymore. Then, just a little while after that, you will see me again.” —John. 16:16 Long seem the moments when we are separated from the friend we love. An absent brother—how his return is looked and longed for! […]
In all spiritual things all your temptations, all your darkness, all your wanderings God will overrule. It shall be well with you. There shall never be a night, but that morning shall come; there shall never be a day of trouble, but a day of prosperity shall follow; there shall never be an emptying, but […]
ONLY ONE THING USEFUL WHEN IT IS BROKEN I cannot think of many things that are useful when they are broken. We are either forced to discard them or to try to have them repaired. You cannot drive a broken car. You cannot use a broken computer. A broken arm will not be of much […]
If all of God’s elect were “Sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Heb. 10:10), could we do anything to become more sanctified in the eyes of God, who sees us in Christ? If our Lord Jesus, “Perfected for ever them that are sanctified” (Heb. 10:14), could we do […]
LITTLE FLOCK “Fear not, little flock.” Luke 12:32 This is a most endearing title. The Savior would encourage his disciples. Their cares and conflicts are many. Their fears and anxieties are many. Their weakness is constant and extreme. But Jesus allows them not to despond. The title of pilgrims refers to their condition. This present […]
He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to his heart! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Fear not, little flock!” Luke 12:32 The Savior’s flock is small. It exists in the harsh desert. Enemies surround it. His lambs, especially, are timid. But He says, “Fear not, little flock!” You are your […]
THE GREAT I AM Exodus 3: 13-15 Christ revealed himself in the burning bush as God, saying, “I AM”. During his earthly ministry, the Lord Jesus declared himself to be God by saying, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I AM.” (Jn 8: 58; 10: 33; 36; 6: 35) It means he is God in […]