Take comfort, believer under trial, in this thought: God says, “I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.” Doesn’t this word fall like a gentle shower, calming the fury of the flames? Isn’t it like armor…
We are engaged in a great war against the Philistines of evil, and every weapon within our reach must be used. Preaching, teaching, praying, giving—all must be brought into action. Even talents that seem too…
It is the believer’s privilege to speak this way. If he looks to the world for help, his “expectation” will be poor indeed. But if he looks to God to supply his needs—whether physical or…
The Israelites in the wilderness were constantly facing change. Whenever the pillar of cloud stopped, they pitched their tents. But by the next morning, the trumpet would sound, the ark would move forward, and the…
Salvation is entirely the work of God. He alone awakens the soul that is “dead in trespasses and sins,” and He alone sustains it in spiritual life. He is both the Alpha and the Omega. Truly, “Salvation is of the…
It is pleasant to walk through the countryside after a storm has spent its force—to smell the fresh scent of the grass and herbs after the rain has passed away, and to see the drops…
Here is sovereign mercy: “I will give them the shower in its season.” Isn’t this divine, sovereign mercy? For who else can say, “I will give them showers,” except God? Only His voice commands the clouds and calls forth…
No promise in Scripture is meant for only one person. Whatever God has spoken to a single saint, He has spoken to all His people. When He opens a well for one, it is so…
If we can truly take hold of these words by faith, we hold in our hands a weapon that conquers all. What doubt can survive against this two-edged sword? What fear will not fall wounded…
And who can comfort like Him? Visit a weary, discouraged child of God—speak gentle promises, whisper words of hope into his ear—and yet, he may remain unmoved, like a deaf adder that refuses the voice…