Scripture > I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I the Lord speak the truth; I declare what is right. > > — Isaiah 45:19 (ESV) Devotional We may gain much solace by considering what God has not … Read more

Scripture > Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. > > — Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) Devotional We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in … Read more

Scripture > Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. > > — Nehemiah 3:8 (ESV) Devotional Cities well fortified have broad walls, and so had Jerusalem in her glory. The New Jerusalem must, … Read more

Scripture > Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, the son of Jesse, the oracle of the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel: > > — 2 Samuel 23:1 (ESV) Devotional Among all the saints whose lives are … Read more

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