Light out of darkness

Job12:22,23 God discovers deep things out of darkness. God sees us inwardly. God has knowledge which are sealed to us, a key which unlocks the most secret chamber, an eye that can see down to the most hidden depths. “He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious…

A desire to seek God’s Face

Psalms 27:8 One of the great laws of God in life is for us to seek his face “Seek ye my face” The miner must dig for precious ore. The fisherman launch out into the deep, and let down his nets for a draught “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;…

God, silence at times.

Psalms 35:22 “There is a time to keep silence and a time to speak” according to (Ecc.3:7). It is with people at times, so it is with the Lord at times “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” (Ja.1:19). There may be speech on one…

Our supreme choice

Psalms 16:8 The sense of God’s presence inspires a feeling of safety. Not in the moment of peril only, but at all times has he his eye fixed upon God “ For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must…

Safe with God on slippery paths

Psalms 17:4,5 We are remind here of the Divine assistances. “Hold up my goings in Thy paths ” (ver. 5). This is the language of one who felt that he could not hold himself up. Some people in the pride of their heart imagine that they can, in their own way and strength, face life…

God’s gifts are for us, just ask…

I.King 3:5,15 The Lord said unto Solomon “Ask what I shall give thee.” (v.5) He had all that earth could give, youth, wealth, prosperity, honor and greatness.  Solomon stood on the uppermost peak of human joy. Now heaven offers him his choice of blessing, now the treasure-house of the infinite God opened, and he is…

A prayer for restoration

Lamentations 5:19,22 Each of us must acknowledge the eternal sovereignty of the Lord. Note what the preacher stated, “Thou, O lord, remainest for ever; Thy throne from generation to generation” (v.19). The throne of Judah is fallen, but not so with the throne of God. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son…

God desires the whole man

Matthew 6:19,35 God asks for our whole heart,” My son, give me thine heart,” ( Prov.23:26). know that the heart will be where the treasure is. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (v.21) Where is our treasure, our chief good, the object of our strongest desires? If it is on…

Almighty Shepherd

  Psalms 23:1 This is a real confession. It is the office of the shepherd to provide good pasture for his sheep. What blessing has our Lord given us since the Holy Ghost came into our life under grace “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy…