Scripture And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. — Romans 8:30 (ESV) Devotional In the second epistle to Timothy, first chapter, and ninth verse, are these words–“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling.” Now, … Read more
Scripture Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: — Lamentations 3:41 (ESV) Devotional The act of prayer teaches us our unworthiness, which is a very salutary lesson for such proud beings as we are. If God gave us favours without constraining us to pray for them we should never know … Read more
Scripture I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless. — Jeremiah 15:21 (ESV) Devotional Note the glorious personality of the promise. I will, I will. The Lord Jehovah himself interposes to deliver and redeem his people. He pledges himself personally to rescue them. … Read more
Scripture Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, — Jude 24 (ESV) Devotional Revolve in your mind that wondrous word, “faultless!” We are far off from it now; but as our Lord never stops short of perfection … Read more
Scripture But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” — Matthew 15:23 (ESV) Devotional Genuine seekers who as yet have not obtained the blessing, may take comfort from the story before us. The Saviour did not at … Read more
Scripture Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, — Jude 24 (ESV) Devotional In some sense the path to heaven is very safe, but in other respects there is no road so dangerous. It is beset with … Read more
Scripture But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, — Jude 20 (ESV) Devotional Mark the grand characteristic of true prayer–“In the Holy Ghost.” The seed of acceptable devotion must come from heaven’s storehouse. Only the prayer which comes from God can go to God. We … Read more
Scripture And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” — Luke 5:4 (ESV) Devotional We learn from this narrative, the necessity of human agency. The draught of fishes was miraculous, yet neither the fisherman nor his boat, nor his fishing … Read more
Scripture Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war? In whom do you now trust, that you have rebelled against me? — Isaiah 36:5 (ESV) Devotional Reader, this is an important question. Listen to the Christian’s answer, and see if it is yours. “On whom dost thou trust?” “I trust,” says … Read more
Scripture Moses said to the Lord, “Why have you dealt ill with your servant? And why have I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me?” — Numbers 11:11 (ESV) Devotional Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be … Read more
