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Scripture > a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. > > — Matthew 12:20 (ESV) Devotional What is weaker than the bruised reed or the smoking flax? A reed that groweth in the fen or marsh, let but the wild duck … Read more
Scripture > And you said, ‘Behold, the Lord our God has shown us his glory and greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire. This day we have seen God speak with man, and man still live.’ > > — Deuteronomy 5:24 (ESV) Devotional God’s great design in all … Read more
Scripture > They do not jostle one another; each marches in his path; they burst through the weapons and are not halted. > > — Joel 2:8 (ESV) Devotional Locusts always keep their rank, and although their number is legion, they do not crowd upon each other, so as to throw their columns into confusion. … Read more
Scripture > They shall go hindmost with their standards. > > — Numbers 2:31 (ESV) Devotional The camp of Dan brought up the rear when the armies of Israel were on the march. The Danites occupied the hindmost place, but what mattered the position, since they were as truly part of the host as were … Read more
Scripture > And Elijah said to them, “Seize the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape.” And they seized them. And Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon and slaughtered them there. > > — 1 Kings 18:40 (ESV) Devotional When the prophet Elijah had received the answer to his prayer, and … Read more
Scripture > For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you. > > — 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (ESV) Devotional Many persons want to know their election before they look to Christ, but they cannot learn it thus, it is only to be discovered by “looking unto Jesus.” If you desire to ascertain … Read more
Scripture > Thou wilt arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come. For your servants hold her stones dear and have pity on her dust. > > — Psalm 102:13, 14 (ESV) Devotional A selfish man in trouble is exceedingly hard to comfort, because the … Read more
Scripture > Morning by morning they gathered it, each as much as he could eat; but when the sun grew hot, it melted. > > — Exodus 16:21 (ESV) Devotional Labour to maintain a sense of thine entire dependence upon the Lord’s good will and pleasure for the continuance of thy richest enjoyments. Never try … 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 Jesus “appeared first to Mary Magdalene,” probably not only on account of her great love and persevering seeking, but because, … Read more
Scripture > The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it shall not go out. > > — Leviticus 6:13 (ESV) Devotional Keep the altar of private prayer burning. This is the very life of all piety. The sanctuary and family altars borrow their fires here, therefore let this burn well. Secret devotion … Read more