Scripture > you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. > > — Psalm 31:4 (ESV) Devotional Our spiritual foes are of the serpent’s brood, and seek to ensnare us by subtlety. The prayer before us supposes the possibility of the believer being caught like a … Read more
Scripture > And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. > > — Micah 5:4 (ESV) Devotional Christ’s reign in his … Read more
Scripture > And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. > > — Mark 15:23 (ESV) Devotional A golden truth is couched in the fact that the Saviour put the myrrhed wine-cup from his lips. On the heights of heaven the Son of God stood of old, and as … Read more
Scripture > We are put to shame, for we have heard reproach; dishonor has covered our face, for foreigners have come into the holy places of the Lord’s house. > > — Jeremiah 51:51 (ESV) Devotional In this account the faces of the Lord’s people were covered with shame, for it was a terrible thing … Read more
Scripture > But when Jesus heard it he said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” > > — John 11:4 (ESV) Devotional From our Lord’s words we learn that there is a limit to sickness. Here … Read more
Scripture > But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. > > — Psalm 52:8 (ESV) Devotional Meditate a little on this mercy of the Lord. It is tender mercy. With gentle, loving touch, he healeth the broken in … Read more
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
