Why should I cry out if the sun of my prosperity goes down, if in the darkness of my adversity I shall be the better able to count the starry promises with which my faithful God has been pleased to gem the sky? Charles Spurgeon “Thus says the Lord; I remember you, the kindness of […]
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 […]
God is our parent — a kind and tender-hearted parent. He is peculiarly attached to His people — they are dear to Him, precious in His sight. They are His portion. He prizes them above all creation. He is strong to sustain, to defend, and support them. His strong arm, tender heart, and watchful eye […]
This is my body, which is broken for you “And when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of Me.” 1Corinthians 11:24The sufferings of our Lord in His flesh is not a matter of insignificance. His pain and […]
The JOY of Christ… From Spurgeon’s, “The Parable of the Lost Sheep” “Who for the JOY that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame.” A great sorrow was on Christ when our load of sin was laid on him, but a greater joy flashed into his mind when he thought that we […]
Crown. –Earthly sovereigns display a crown, as emblem of their people’s homage. On Jesus’ head are “many crowns.” (Rev. 19:13) The Father crowns Him, as co-equal ruler of the universe, as fellow-worker in the wonders of creation. All voices cry aloud, “You have created all things, and for Your pleasure they are and were created.” […]
Calvary’s stupendous scene! (Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) “It is finished!” John 19:30 Holy Father, The heavens, the earth, and all that are therein, proclaim Your wondrous goodness. But Your love shines forth in surpassing luster–at Calvary’s stupendous scene! At the cross we see Your heavenly grace removing the tremendous load of our iniquities from us–and […]
Consider Jesus– in His Atoning Blood “The blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from every sin.” 1 John 1:7 The blood of Jesus is everything. It is the central doctrine of our faith, the present and eternal life of our souls. There is no pardon, no salvation, no heaven but by blood–the blood of […]
WHERE DO YOU STAND? Isaiah 28: 14-18 The LORD God Laid the Foundation (v16.) Christ Jesus the Son of God is the foundation (Genesis 49: 24: I Cor 3: 11.) In his eternal purpose God the Father chose his Son to manifest the triune God in a body. He was chosen of God to manifest […]
Psalm 110 A magnificent display of the exaltation and sovereignty of Christ as High Priest of the Church is exhibited. It is delightful to study this glorious office. The contemplation tends to sanctify. May it mold us into heavenly likeness! 1. “The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make […]