Scripture > And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. > > — Romans 8:23 (ESV) Devotional Present possession is declared. At this present moment we have the first fruits of the Spirit. … Read more
Scripture > Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. > > — Psalm 29:2 (ESV) Devotional God’s glory is the result of his nature and acts. He is glorious in his character, for there is such a store of everything that is holy, and good, … Read more
Scripture > And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. > > — Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV) Devotional A heart of flesh is known by its tenderness concerning sin. … Read more
Scripture > And Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening. And he lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, there were camels coming. > > — Genesis 24:63 (ESV) Devotional Very admirable was his occupation. If those who spend so many hours in idle company, light reading, and useless pastimes, could … Read more
Scripture > Then the Lord said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings.” > > — Exodus 3:7 (ESV) Devotional The child is cheered as he sings, “This my father knows;” and shall not we be … Read more
Scripture > For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. > > — Psalm 92:4 (ESV) Devotional Do you believe that your sins are forgiven, and that Christ has made a full atonement for them? Then what a joyful Christian you ought … Read more
Scripture > I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. > > — Genesis 9:15 (ESV) Devotional Mark the form of the promise. God does not say, “And when ye shall look … Read more
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
