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2 Cor 6:16 …God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. What a sweet title, “My people!” What a cheering revelation, “Their God!” How much of meaning is couched in those...
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Heaven: Our True and Abiding Home by David Harsha, circa mid-1800s Heaven is now our true and abiding home. While on earth we are strangers and pilgrims, far from our final rest. And while such is our condition here, should we not often think of our heavenly home?...
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“Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, you are in heaviness through many trials.” 1 Peter 1:6 “If need be!” Three gracious words! Not one of all my tears has been shed for nothing! Not one stroke of the rod has been...
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“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death!” 2 Corinthians 7:10 Repentance is the tear of love, dropping from the eye of faith when it fixes on Christ crucified....
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Comfort for Mourners by Henry Law, abridged Sorrow has crossed the threshold of your home and now sits a downcast inhabitant in your heart. You mourn as one from whom all joy is fled. The saddened countenance–the open fount of tears–the swelling...
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“O, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His mercy endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34 O, give thanks to the Lord, Christian, for He has not dealt with you after your sins, nor rewarded you according to your iniquities! The Lord has pardoned your...
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“The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ” John 1:17 Law and grace are antithetical terms. Consider a few contrasts between them: The Law manifests what is in man–sin. Grace manifests what is in God–love and mercy....
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The Holy Spirit is Good, Adapted from Morning and Evening, by Charles Spurgeon, 1891 Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,...
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“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 The way to Heaven lies through much tribulation. All our troubles are not over when we are saved by Christ; nay, then commonly our greatest sorrows begin! Nor are we to expect freedom from...
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“Does He not see my ways and count my every step?” Job 31:4 “A man’s ways are in full view of the LORD, and He examines all his paths.” Proverbs 5:21 “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the...
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“Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction!” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Apart from the Spirit, the Bible cannot quicken, nor sanctify, nor comfort. It may be . . . read constantly, searched...
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True consecration, by J.R. Miller, from “The Shining Light” 1911 “It is the Lord’s will. Let Him do what He thinks best.” 1 Samuel 3:18 The heart of consecration is not devotion to this or that kind of service for Christ–but...
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“Moses chose to suffer affliction along with the people of God–rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time!” Hebrews 11:25 The choice was done. Moses was determined. He had counted the cost: Instead of honor–shame; instead of...
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Sin so bewitches the soul, that it makes the soul call . . . evil good, and good evil; bittersweet, and sweet bitter; light darkness, and darkness light. Ah, souls! When you shall lie upon a dying bed, and stand before a judgment-seat sin shall be unmasked, and...
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“Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:9 What are all your sorrows, your cares, and your losses viewed in the light of this happy condition? You tell me of your . . ....
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Whatever trials you have, Christ is all in all to meet them. Are you: Poor? He will make you rich in your poverty by His consoling presence. Sick? He will make your bed in your sickness, and so will make your sick-bed better than the walks of health. Persecuted? If it...
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“The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young!” Isaiah 40:11...
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(Excerpted and abridged from Samuel Davies’ sermon, “The Justice of God—and the Sins of Our Country” (1755) in which he addressed the question, “When disaster comes to a city–has not the LORD caused it?” Amos 3:6) It concerns us...
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“There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever!” Revelation 22:5 This vision of Heaven, how wondrous it is! What a contrast to this...
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Romans 8:28 All things work together for good to those who love God. Observe what Paul says and make no exception. ALL things work together for good! Even affliction is very useful and profitable to the godly. Be confirmed in your faith. Give glory to God, and...
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