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 BELIEVER’S SUFFICIENCY OF GOD “Then I said, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak–for I am a child. But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child–for you shall go to all that I shall send you, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Be not afraid of their faces–for […]
A faithful minister (Letters of John Newton) “He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.” Colossians 4:7 Dear fellow pastor, You have desired a good work—may the Lord give you the desires of your heart. May He give you . . . the wisdom of Daniel, the meekness of Moses, the courage of […]
What a lesson is here for ministers! (J. C. Philpot, “The Wisdom of Men and the Power of God” Please forward this ‘gem’ to your pastors!) “And my speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power” 1 Cor. 2:4 The word “enticing” […]
I will give you Pastors Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. I have heard someone say that the age of the local church is past and that there is no longer any use for God-ordained Pastors. It is easy for a […]
I will give you Pastors Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. I have heard someone say that the age of the local church is past and that there is no longer any use for God-ordained Pastors. It is easy for a […]
Can God Forgive and Forget All? James Smith, 1858 The ways of God are very astonishing, and the works of God are very great. Creation fills us with admiration; providence often fills us with surprise — but grace overwhelms us with wonder. When we think of what God has done, when we dwell on what God has given, and then turn to what God […]
We need grace, free grace (Philpot, “Precious Faith, with its Benefits and Blessings”) When we see and feel how we need grace every moment in our lives, we at once perceive the beauty in asking for an abundant, overflowing measure of grace. We cannot walk the length of the street without sin. Our carnal minds, […]
PROVIDENTIAL OVERRULING “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God; to those who are the called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 My soul! be still! You are in the hands of your Covenant God! Were all the strange circumstances in your history the result of accident, or chance — […]
The GOSPEL James Smith, 1855 The Gospel is good news, or glad tidings. It is . . . sent from Heaven, proclaimed on earth, heard by sinners, and gladly embraced by those who are ordained to eternal life. The Gospel is the glorious glad tidings of the Blessed God! It informs us that God is […]