Scripture > For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you. > > — 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (ESV) Devotional Many persons want to know their election before they look to Christ, but they cannot learn it thus, it is only to be discovered by “looking unto Jesus.” If you desire to ascertain … Read more

Scripture > Thou wilt arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come. For your servants hold her stones dear and have pity on her dust. > > — Psalm 102:13, 14 (ESV) Devotional A selfish man in trouble is exceedingly hard to comfort, because the … Read more

Scripture > Morning by morning they gathered it, each as much as he could eat; but when the sun grew hot, it melted. > > — Exodus 16:21 (ESV) Devotional Labour to maintain a sense of thine entire dependence upon the Lord’s good will and pleasure for the continuance of thy richest enjoyments. Never try … Read more

Scripture > Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. > > — Mark 16:9 (ESV) Devotional Jesus “appeared first to Mary Magdalene,” probably not only on account of her great love and persevering seeking, but because, … Read more

Scripture > The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it shall not go out. > > — Leviticus 6:13 (ESV) Devotional Keep the altar of private prayer burning. This is the very life of all piety. The sanctuary and family altars borrow their fires here, therefore let this burn well. Secret devotion … Read more

Scripture > Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. > > — Matthew 28:1 (ESV) Devotional Let us learn from Mary Magdalene how to obtain fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Notice how she sought. She sought the … Read more

Scripture > If you make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stones, for if you wield your tool on it you profane it. > > — Exodus 20:25 (ESV) Devotional God’s altar was to be built of unhewn stones, that no trace of human skill or labour might be … Read more

Scripture > Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. > > — Psalm 56:9 (ESV) Devotional It is impossible for any human speech to express the full meaning of this delightful phrase, “God is for me.” He was “for us” before the … Read more

Scripture > But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” > > — Jonah 4:9 (ESV) Devotional Anger is not always or necessarily sinful, but it has such a tendency to run wild that … Read more