“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thess. 5:18 The Lord is working all things after the counsel of His own will. Knowing then that He Who is all wise, all powerful and merciful toward His people is working everything for His glory and the good […]
He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 John the Baptist, the man who was sent to prepare the way of the Lord; the man who our Lord Jesus Christ said was the greatest prophet born of a woman, said: “The Lord Jesus Christ must increase, but I must decrease.” To that, all of God’s […]
The Truth of Thy Salvation We come into the presence of God only according to the, “Truth of Thy Salvation” Ps. 69:13. So, what is the truth of God’s salvation? Perhaps the alliteration will give us some hooks on which to hang our thoughts. 1. God is SOVEREIGN in Salvation. I will have mercy on whom […]
Our Immutable God An old Greek philosopher once said; “the only constant is change”. He was never able to find any purpose behind this ever-changing world and ended up taking his own life. Truth is, everything is in constant flux, but not without purpose. The Lord changes not (Mal.3:6). He is the same yesterday, today, […]
God’s conscious comforting presence!Octavius Winslow, “Beginning the Year with Jesus”Then Moses said to him, “If Your Presencedoes not go with us, do not send us up fromhere…..” Exodus 33:15 What a needed and solemn petition! God’s presence, going with us! Such is theresponse of every true God fearing, Christloving heart. The believer has learned tounderstand […]
The Glory of God – John MacDuff He was as perfect before the birth of time — as He will be when “time shall be no longer!” He was as infinitely glorious when He inhabited the solitudes of immensity alone — as He is now with the songs of angel and archangel sounding in His […]
The Goodness of God – A W Pink “The goodness of God endures continually” (Psalm 52:1). The goodness of God refers to the perfection of His nature: “God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). There is such an absolute perfection in God’s nature and being that nothing is lacking […]
The Goodness of God – A W Pink “The goodness of God endures continually” (Psalm 52:1). The goodness of God refers to the perfection of His nature: “God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). There is such an absolute perfection in God’s nature and being that nothing is […]
Onesimus: A Picture Of Grace Philemon 15 Philemon was a truly gracious man (v. 5). He loved Christ,his church,his gospel,and his servants. He maintained a church in his house. He treated God’s servants with the highest respect, kindness, and generosity. He was an especially benevolent friend to the Apostle Paul. Onesimus was a slave […]
Near the cross of Jesus! (Octavius Winslow, “Nearness to the Cross”) “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother….” John 19:25 Take your place with Mary, by the cross of Jesus. There meet and blend suffering and love, sorrow and sympathy. Standing in faith by the cross, you are near the suffering Savior, the loving […]