Scripture And there shall be a unique day, which is known to the Lord, neither day nor night, but at evening time there shall be light. — Zechariah 14:7 (ESV) Devotional Oftentimes we look forward with forebodings to the time of old age, forgetful that at eventide it shall be light. To many saints, old … Read more
Scripture For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. — Hebrews 2:18 (ESV) Devotional It is a common-place thought, and yet it tastes like nectar to the weary heart–Jesus was tempted as I am. You have heard that truth many times: have you grasped it? … Read more
Scripture Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? — Hebrews 1:14 (ESV) Devotional Angels are the unseen attendants of the saints of God; they bear us up in their hands, lest we dash our foot against a stone. Loyalty to their Lord … Read more
Scripture And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. — Daniel 10:11 (ESV) Devotional Child of God, do you hesitate to … Read more
Scripture because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, — Colossians 1:5 (ESV) Devotional Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainspring and the mainstay of our joy here. It will animate our hearts to think often … Read more
Scripture For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. — Psalm 84:11 (ESV) Devotional Bounteous is Jehovah in his nature; to give is his delight. His gifts are beyond measure precious, and are as freely given as … Read more
Scripture The mandrakes give forth fragrance, and beside our doors are all choice fruits, new as well as old, which I have laid up for you, O my beloved. — Song of Solomon 7:13 (ESV) Devotional The spouse desires to give to Jesus all that she produces. Our heart has “all manner of pleasant fruits,” … Read more
Scripture But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion. — Ecclesiastes 9:4 (ESV) Devotional Life is a precious thing, and in its humblest form it is superior to death. This truth is eminently certain in spiritual things. It is better to be … Read more
Scripture sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! — Psalm 66:2 (ESV) Devotional It is not left to our own option whether we shall praise God or not. Praise is God’s most righteous due, and every Christian, as the recipient of his grace, is bound to praise God from day to … Read more
Scripture Scarcely had I passed them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go until I had brought him into my mother’s house, and into the chamber of her who conceived me. — Song of Solomon 3:4 (ESV) Devotional Does Christ receive us when we come … Read more
