Why These Afflictions? It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. Psalm 119:71. We must not think when we are afflicted that the anger of the Lord is upon us. God brings
The Glorious Fruits of Trial — September 27, 2013
The Glorious Fruits of Trial That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus
Strength Through Trial — September 26, 2013
Strength Through Trial For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. Psalm 66:10. Untried character is not reliable. We are to be tried by temptation in order that we may learn to seek
Suffering for the Truth’s Sake — September 25, 2013
Suffering for the Truth’s Sake Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. John 15:20. What will the human agent do to
A Jubilee for Jesus? — September 24, 2013
A Jubilee for Jesus? And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long. Psalm 35:28. While I was in England, one day there was a great parade in the streets. It was the
Praise, Like Clear-flowing Streams — September 23, 2013
Praise, Like Clear-flowing Streams It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: to shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. Psalm 92:1,
The Preciousness of Secret Prayer — September 20, 2013
The Preciousness of Secret Prayer Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8. A deep sense of our need and a great desire for the things