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Hope, Anchored In The Word Of God
It is not natural to us to hope in God’s word. This the power of God causeth us to do. Where there is true knowledge of Jesus, the essential Word, there will be a real esteem for the scriptures, the written word of Jehovah. The Spirit that dwelt in Jesus dictated the truths concerning him, and the same Spirit testifies of Jesus in the hearts of his children. By the word we are favoured with clear ideas, just conceptions, and encouraging views of the truths of grace and salvation. Hence we have the firmest foundation, the strongest confidence, and fullest assurance to build our faith and hope upon. Hence also we are emboldened to draw nigh to a throne of grace, to plead our case,…
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Opening Verses In Luke 11
Seeking the Lord’s help, I would direct your thoughts to the passage we read in Luke 11. There are one or two comments I would like to make on the verses that we read. The great burden upon the Saviour’s heart here was to encourage His people in prayer. And, as always, He set the pre-eminent example. “He was praying in a certain place.” It seems to infer that He was praying audibly; publicly. His little band of disciples gathered around Him and heard Him in prayer. How distinctive the prayers of the dear Saviour are! Ours are mingled with sin and unbelief.
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He Took Part With ‘The Children’
We read of one who was so affected with the glory of the sun, that he thought he was born only to behold it. With what propriety may a Christian judge of himself, that he is born again to behold the glory, and delight himself in daily contemplating Jesus the Sun of righteousness! Lord, thou shalt never stoop to that mean office of ‘washing my feet,’ said honest-hearted Peter. But what was that stoop of
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God’s Watchful Eye
You may wonder whatever food you could gather from a verse like this in Holy Scripture. But, if we are given the grace to dig beneath the surface tonight, I believe we will find some precious things, especially for those who are in the path that Jacob was in; that is in the way of faith, but in a greatly tried and tested path. We sometimes sing (and the Word of God confirms it): “But grace, though the smallest, shall surely be tried.”
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Peace, Be Still
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Bold As A Lion
Watchful and bold, is the Christian’s motto. Watchful to avoid sin, bold to resist the enemies of his soul. For he is engaged in a righteous cause, animated by righteous hopes, made righteous by a righteous Lord; from whom he derives all his strength and courage. In Jehovah Jesus have I righteousness and strength. Is. 45:24. This is the glorying of his soul. Not his own inherent strength, not his own personal righteousness, are the cause of his fortitude; but the arm of Jehovah is his shield, and the perfect righteousness of Jesus is his breastplate of defence against every enemy. Being cleansed from guilt by the blood of Jesus, and clothed with his righteousness, by faith the soul experiences a holy boldness at a…
