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Scripture And he said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” And he went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” And he said, “Go again,” seven times. — 1 Kings 18:43 (ESV) Devotional Success is certain when the Lord has promised it. Although you may have pleaded month after month … Read more

Scripture The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; — Psalm 33:13 (ESV) Devotional Perhaps no figure of speech represents God in a more gracious light than when he is spoken of as stooping from his throne, and coming down from heaven to attend to the wants and to behold … Read more

Scripture My beloved put his hand to the latch, and my heart was thrilled within me. — Song of Solomon 5:4 (ESV) Devotional Knocking was not enough, for my heart was too full of sleep, too cold and ungrateful to arise and open the door, but the touch of his effectual grace has made my … Read more

Scripture Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph! Your enemies shall come fawning to you, and you shall tread upon their backs. — Deuteronomy 33:29 (ESV) Devotional He who affirms that Christianity makes men miserable, is … Read more

Scripture Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen, for the glorious trees are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan, for the thick forest has been felled! — Zechariah 11:2 (ESV) Devotional When in the forest there is heard the crash of a falling oak, it is a sign that the woodman is abroad, and every … Read more

Scripture I saw in the night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse! He was standing among the myrtle trees in the glen, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. — Zechariah 1:8 (ESV) Devotional The vision in this chapter describes the condition of Israel in Zechariah’s day; but being interpreted … Read more

Scripture And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, — 1 Corinthians 1:30 (ESV) Devotional Man’s intellect seeks after rest, and by nature seeks it apart from the Lord Jesus Christ. Men of education are apt, even when converted, to look upon … Read more

Scripture It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. — Romans 3:26 (ESV) Devotional Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. Conscience accuses no longer. Judgment now decides for the sinner instead of against … Read more