Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye
The Spirit of True Heroism
For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Isaiah 50:7. Strength of character consists of two things—power
Prayer for the Sick
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16. Christ is the same compassionate physician now that He was during His
Testing the Voice of the Shepherds
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. John 10:14. Every one of us will be sorely tempted; our faith will be tried to the uttermost. We need to be anchored in Christ, rooted
The Device of Worldliness
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 2 Corinthians 2:11. Solomon says, “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool” (Proverbs 28:26); and there are hundreds of such to
Cruel Power of the Enemy
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. James 4:7, 8.
For Such a Time as This!
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to