(Edward Payson, 1783-1827)Sinners do not like to retain God in their knowledge--because He isomniscient and omnipresent. In consequence of His possessing these attributes, He is a constant witness of their motives and conduct, and is perfectly...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by J.C. Rule "All of you shall desert Me!" Mark 14:27 We see in these verses, how well our Lord foreknew the weakness and infirmity of His disciples. He tells them plainly what they were going to do: "All of you shall desert Me." He tells Peter in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?(Edward Payson, 1783-1827)Jeremiah 2:31 O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Fly into the bosom of Christ for refuge and safety!(J.R. Miller, "Intimate Letters on Personal Problems" 1914)"Whoever humbles himself like this child, is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 18:4 It is very sweet just to nestle down in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Our Father knows best (Charles Spurgeon)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away--may the name of the LORD be praised!" Job 1:21"Shall we accept good from God--and not trouble?" Job...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
(James Smith, "Gleams of Grace" 1860)"You are my portion, O Lord!" Psalm 119:57Many people are proud of their possessions, and boast of their wealth; yet their possessions are very limited, and their wealth has wings and may flee away at any time!...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Believer's Daily Remembrancer for February 11 Hope thou in God. - Psalms 42:11 However gloomy the day, however strange the trials, however distressing the visitation, hope thou in God. He is with you, He is your God, He hath promised to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
("Every Day!" Author unknown, 1872)"Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, and to see My glory!" John 17:24 Precious Savior, how does Your love to Your own redeemed people appear in these words! Nothing will satisfy You...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name--you are Mine. When you go through deep waters--I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty--you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Daily Devotional by John Piper====The “I Will” of God===================Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls, because of themultitude of people and livestock in it. And I will be to her a wall of fireall around,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
