My Beloved! (From Octavius Winslow’s, “None Like Christ”) “What is thy beloved more than another beloved?” Song of Solomon 5:9 My Beloved bore my sins, and opened in his heart a fountain in which I am washed whiter than snow. My Beloved…. sustains my burdens, counsels my perplexities, heals my wounds, dries my tears, supplies my needs, bears […]

“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15 O what a mystery that God should have two dwelling-places! The […]

2 Tim. 1:12. I know WHOM I have believed… The WHAT of the Gospel, (the historical events concerning the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Christ); and even the WHY of the Gospel, (the precious doctrinal truths concerning sovereign election, effectual atonement, irresistible grace and perseverance of the saints); are all things men can learn […]

Our work is great—our time is short—and the consequences of our labours are infinite. John Newton  It is astonishing that I should so be one with Christ, that all that He is becomes mine; and all that I am becomes His! His glory mine; my humiliation His! His righteousness mine; my guilt His! His joy […]

Omniscience cannot be deceived. Omnipresence cannot be eluded. Omnipotence cannot be overpowered. Augustus Toplady — Omniscience When David spoke of God’s omniscience in Psalm 139, he concluded with; “such a knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” Compare that to the explanation men give for Divine omniscience. They […]

The absolute necessity of experimental religion! (Octavius Winslow)   ”For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance”. 1 Thessalonians 1:5   The religion of the Lord Jesus is valuable only as its power is experienced in the heart. In this respect, and in this […]

There are three classes of servants: the slave who serves through fear, the hireling who serves for wages, and the son who serves for love.      Donnie Bell “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 Christian, your whole life is to be one continuous following of the Lord. You began with […]

When Peter walked on the water and saw the boisterous waves, the howling wind and began to sink, he simply prayed, “Lord save me.” A certain woman of Canaan, whom the Lord referred to as a Gentile dog, had a possessed daughter, and in seeking mercy for her she prayed, “Lord help me.” The thief […]

Psa. 31:23 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Psa. 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. “Thou Knowest” John 21:17 When the Lord asked his fallen servant, Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Peter […]

So obvious to the believer in the Lord Jesus is the presence of the old man within and therefore his own doubts concerning his sincerity to Christ, that the finds himself continually flying back to Christ Jesus, his only Hope of security, assurance and comfort. While the natural man finds false peace in his own […]