"Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed." Romans 13:11
You are within a few days march of Heaven! Salvation is near to you.
Christians, it is but a little while, and . . . . you will be done weeping and praying--and be triumphing! You shall put off your mourning garments--and put on white robes!
You shall put off your battle armor--and put on a victorious crown!
You are almost ready to commence eternal glory!
When a man is almost at the end of a race--will he tire, or faint away? You have but a little way to go--and you will set your foot in Heaven! Though the way is up-hill and full of thorns; yet you have gone the greatest part of your way, and shortly shall rest from your labors!
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom!" Luke 12:32
Morning, December 22nd, 2023 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”—Isaiah 41:10...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Morning, December 22nd, 2023 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”—Isaiah 41:10...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Men, creatures of the earth, plan, hope, scheme, devise. They have ambitions, goals, objectives. God, the Creator, decrees. Some of men's plans are worthy, some unworthy, some successful, some failures; yet men do their utmost to make them...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"God is love!" 1 John 4:8 Believer, the author of your present affliction, is Jehovah (Amos 3:6); it comes at the command of the Lord Almighty, who is excellent in counsel and wonderful in working. But though He afflicts you, His heart is not, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
PRAYER 
"Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How important is a spirit of prayer! It is the proof of regeneration, the manifestation of grace in our hearts, and the evidence our title to mansions in the skies! Prayer is . . . 
the breath...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!" Psalm 16:11 HEAVEN! What is it? 
It is . . . 
 God's residence,
 the Savior's home, 
 our Father's house, 
 a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Psalms 94:7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. Psalms 10:11-12 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it. [12] Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand:...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (J.C. Philpot, Daily Portions)
 What heart can conceive, or tongue recount--the daily, hourly triumphs of the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
J.C. Philpot ("A Longing Soul in a Thirsty Land") Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Put your soul in one side of the scale--and put...[ abbreviated | read entire ]