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Scripture > The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. > > — Psalm 104:16 (ESV) Devotional Lebanon’s cedars are emblematic of the Christian, in that they owe their planting entirely to the Lord. This is quite true of every child of God. He is not man-planted, nor … Read more

Scripture > When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, > > — Genesis 9:14 (ESV) Devotional The rainbow, the symbol of the covenant with Noah, is typical of our Lord Jesus, who is the Lord’s witness to the people. When may we expect to see the token … Read more

Scripture > The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! > > — Psalm 97:1 (ESV) Devotional Causes for disquietude there are none so long as this blessed sentence is true. On earth the Lord’s power as readily controls the rage of the wicked as the rage of the sea; … Read more

Scripture > Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, > > — 2 Thessalonians 2:16 (ESV) Devotional “Consolation.” There is music in the word: like David’s harp, it charms away the evil spirit of melancholy. It was a … Read more

Scripture > “Oh, that I were as in the months of old, as in the days when God watched over me,” > > — Job 29:2 (ESV) Devotional Numbers of Christians can view the past with pleasure, but regard the present with dissatisfaction; they look back upon the days which they have passed in communing … Read more

Scripture > But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—”Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” > > — Matthew 9:6 (ESV) Devotional Behold one of the great Physician’s mightiest arts: he has power to forgive sin! While here he … Read more

Scripture > When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. > > — Colossians 3:4 (ESV) Devotional Paul’s marvellously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.” That same voice which brought Lazarus … Read more

Scripture > Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. > > — Mark 16:9 (ESV) Devotional Mary of Magdala was the victim of a fearful evil. She was possessed by not one devil only, but seven. … Read more

Scripture > And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. > > — Revelation 21:23 (ESV) Devotional Yonder in the better world, the inhabitants are independent of all creature comforts. They have no need of … Read more

Scripture > And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” > > — Mark 9:23 (ESV) Devotional Many professed Christians are always doubting and fearing, and they forlornly think that this is the necessary state of believers. This is a mistake, for “all things are possible to … Read more