Scripture > All the days of his separation he shall eat nothing that is produced by the grapevine, not even the seeds or the skins. > > — Numbers 6:4 (ESV) Devotional Nazarites had taken, among other vows, one which debarred them from the use of wine. In order that they might not violate the … Read more
Scripture > Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. > > — Psalm 51:1 (ESV) Devotional When Dr. Carey was suffering from a dangerous illness, the enquiry was made, “If this sickness should prove fatal, what passage would you select as the … Read more
Scripture > “Sing, O barren one, who did not bear; break forth into singing and cry aloud, you who have not been in labor! For the children of the desolate one will be more than the children of her who is married,” says the Lord. > > — Isaiah 54:1 (ESV) Devotional Though we have … Read more
Scripture > oil for the lamps, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense, > > — Exodus 25:6 (ESV) Devotional My soul, how much thou needest this, for thy lamp will not long continue to burn without it. Thy snuff will smoke and become an offence if light be gone, and gone … Read more
Scripture > Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. > > — Psalm 31:5 (ESV) Devotional These words have been frequently used by holy men in their hour of departure. We may profitably consider them this evening. The object of the faithful man’s solicitude in life and … Read more
Scripture > And the Lord said to Moses, “How long will this people despise me? And how long will they not believe in me, in spite of all the signs that I have done among them?” > > — Numbers 14:11 (ESV) Devotional Strive with all diligence to keep out that monster unbelief. It so … Read more
Scripture > And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. > > — Mark 9:15 (ESV) Devotional How great the difference between Moses and Jesus! When the prophet of Horeb had been forty days upon the mountain, he underwent a kind of transfiguration, … Read more
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
