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Scripture > He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! > > — Psalm 111:9 (ESV) Devotional The Lord’s people delight in the covenant itself. It is an unfailing source of consolation to them so often as the Holy Spirit leads them into its banqueting … Read more
Scripture > And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” > > — Acts 8:37 Devotional These words may answer your scruples, devout reader, concerning the ordinances. Perhaps you say, “I should be afraid to be baptized; it … Read more
Scripture > As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. > > — Song of Solomon 2:3 (ESV) Devotional Faith, in the Scripture, is spoken of under the emblem … Read more
Scripture > “If fire breaks out and catches in thorns so that the stacked grain or the standing grain or the field is consumed, he who started the fire shall make full restitution.” > > — Exodus 22:6 (ESV) Devotional But what restitution can he make who casts abroad the fire-brands of error, or the … Read more
Scripture > He who opens the breach goes up before them; they break through and pass the gate, going out by it. Their king passes on before them, the Lord at their head. > > — Micah 2:13 (ESV) Devotional Inasmuch as Jesus has gone before us, things remain not as they would have been … Read more
Scripture > so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, > > — Ephesians 3:17 (ESV) Devotional Beyond measure it is desirable that we, as believers, should have the person of Jesus constantly before us, to inflame our love towards him, and to increase our knowledge … Read more
Scripture > I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping and the cry of distress. > > — Isaiah 65:19 (ESV) Devotional The glorified weep no more, for all outward causes of grief are gone. There are no broken friendships, nor … Read more
Scripture > To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, > > — Ephesians 3:8 (ESV) Devotional My Master has riches beyond the count of arithmetic, the measurement of reason, the dream of imagination, or the eloquence … Read more
Scripture > I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him I am sick with love. > > — Song of Solomon 5:8 (ESV) Devotional Such is the language of the believer panting after present fellowship with Jesus, he is sick for his Lord. Gracious souls are never … Read more
Scripture > I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I the Lord speak the truth; I declare what is right. > > — Isaiah 45:19 (ESV) Devotional We may gain much solace by considering what God has not … Read more
