Jesus Christ

Dec. 14 — NOTHING OLD

Rev. 21:5

… Our Lord Jesus has undertaken the task, and He is fully competent for the performance of it. Already He has commenced His labor, and for centuries He has …

July 6 — HIS LOVE; HIS GIFT; HIS SON

John 3:16

… Then comes the great promise, that believers in Jesus shall not perish, but have everlasting life. This is cheering to every man who feels that he is ready …

July 14 — BURDENS CAST ON HIM

Ps. 55:22

… In Jesus He accepts us as righteous, and in Jesus He will keep us so. What about the present moment? Art thou going forth to this day's …

Sept. 8 — BROKEN AND SMOKING

Isa. 42:3

… Ah, me! Yet Jesus will not break me; and if he will not, then I mind little what others try to do. O sweet and compassionate Lord, I …

Dec. 7 — GIFT OF STRENGTH; PEACE TO BLESS

Ps. 29:11

… Why are we weak when we have divine strength to flee to? Why are we troubled when the Lord's own peace is ours? Jesus, the mighty God …

Feb. 1 — NEVER DESPAIR

Mal. 4:2

… Has Jesus risen upon us? Let us sit in the sun. Has He hidden His face? Let us wait for His rising. He will shine forth as surely …

Feb. 12 — GOD DELIGHTS TO GIVE

Gen. 13:14

… look everywhere, and see all things our own, whether things present, or things to come, all are ours, and we are Christ's, and Christ is God's.

Feb. 5 — JUSTICE SATISFIED

Exod. 12:13

… Well-beloved Son? None can tell His delight in Jesus, His rest in the sweet savor which Jesus presented when He offered Himself without spot unto God. Now …

May 26 — COMMONEST THINGS BLESSED

Exod. 23:25

… Our Lord Jesus took bread and blessed it; behold, we also eat of blessed bread. Jesus blessed water and made it wine: the water which we drink is …

June 14 — HE CONSTANTLY ABIDES

I Sam. 12:22

… His Son Jesus has died for us, and we may be sure that He has not died in vain. Can He forsake those for whom He shed His …

July 5 — COMPLETE DELIVERANCE

Jer. 39:17

… No cup of cold water given to a despised prophet of God shall be without its reward; and if we stand up for Jesus, Jesus will stand up …

Aug. 30 — SOLACE, SECURITY, SATISFACTION

II Sam. 23:5

… Here is a solace -- "He hath made with me an everlasting covenant." Jehovah has pledged Himself to me, and sealed the compact with the blood of Jesus. I …

April 19 — AN EXPERT SEARCHER

Exod. 34:11

… How wonderfully doth the Lord find out His chosen! Jesus is great as a seeking Shepherd as well as a saving Shepherd. Though many of those His Father …

Sweetness in Sorrow

… Blessed affliction! it has brought us to the mercy-seat; given life to prayer; enkindled love; strengthened faith; brought Christ into the furnace with us, and then brought …

Nov. 9 — NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE

Ezek. 34:30

… It is when we enjoy covenant blessings, and see our Lord Jesus raised up for us as a plant of renown, that we come to a clear knowledge …

Morning, December 29

1Sa 7:12

… Is it over now? No! there is more yet-awakening in Jesus’ likeness, thrones, harps, songs, psalms, white raiment, the face of Jesus, the society of saints, the …

Morning, June 2

Ga 5:17

… but although we are closely beset, and often in sore conflict, we have an Almighty helper, even Jesus, the Captain of our salvation, who is ever with us …

A Holiday Drive to the New Forest

… I noticed that poor men took a hunch of bread, while gentlemen were satisfied to receive a mere mouthful; and I thought,—Ah! none feed on Christ so …

Morning, July 26

2Pe 1:5-6

… not a mere belief of doctrine, but a simple faith, depending on Christ, and on Christ alone. Give diligent heed to thy courage . Plead with God that he …

Evening, September 13

Lu 15:2

… None are so precious in Jesus’ sight as the sinners for whom he died. When Jesus receives sinners, he has not some out-of-doors reception place, no …

Evening, June 19

Song 2:16-17

… Beloved, this may be your present state of mind; you do not doubt your salvation; you know that Christ is yours, but you are not feasting with him …

Evening, September 17

De 1:38

… God encourages you by his promises; Christ encourages you as he points to the heaven he has won for you, and the spirit encourages you as he works …

Evening, July 9

Ge 1:4

… What God has divided, let us never try to unite, but as Christ went without the camp, bearing his reproach, so let us come out from the ungodly …

Morning, June 16

Jn 10:28

… Where were the veracity of God, his honour, his power, his grace, his covenant, his oath, if any of those for whom Christ has died, and who have …

Evening, March 3

Mt 3:16

… dove.” Matthew 3:16 As the Spirit of God descended upon the Lord Jesus, the head, so he also, in measure, descends upon the members of the mystical …

Evening, March 7

Ps 118:8

… You trust in Jesus, and only in Jesus, for your salvation, then why are you troubled? “ Because of my great care .” Is it not written, “Cast thy burden …

Morning, August 14

Ps 92:4

… Since thou art thus forgiven freely for Christ’s sake, go and tell to others the joyful news of pardoning mercy. Be not contented with this unspeakable blessing …

Evening, August 15

Eze 36:26

… A renewed heart stands on its watchtower looking for the coming of the Lord Jesus. Have you this heart of flesh?

Evening, April 10

Ac 27:23

… The Lord Jesus despatched a heavenly messenger to whisper words of consolation in the ear of his faithful servant; therefore he wore a shining countenance, and spake like …

Morning, June 21

Ps 45:2

Morning, June 21 Go To Evening Reading “Thou art fairer than the children of men.” Psalm 45:2 The entire person of Jesus is but as one gem …

Morning, June 17

Ps 12:1

… The answer to the prayer is certain , if it be sincerely offered through Jesus. The Lord’s character assures us that he will not leave his people; his …

Morning, August 18

Je 51:51

… If the thousands who will read this portion shall all take this matter before the Lord Jesus this day, he will interfere and avert the evil which else …

Evening, April 8

Ps 23:4

… Are the eyes growing dim? Jesus will be your light. Do the ears fail you? Jesus’ name will be your soul’s best music, and his person your …

Evening, August 14

Ex 3:7

… Hush, thou silly, fluttering heart, prying, peeping, and suspecting! What thou knowest not now, thou shalt know hereafter, and meanwhile Jesus, the beloved Physician, knows thy soul in …

Morning, July 18

Nu 2:31

… Some one must be hindmost in honour and esteem, some one must do menial work for Jesus, and why should not I? In a poor village, among an …

Morning, September 27

De 33:29

… We are married unto Christ; and shall our great Bridegroom permit his spouse to linger in constant grief? Our hearts are knit unto him: we are his members …

Evening, January 20

Ps 119:37

… Unless we follow Christ, and make our God the great object of life, we only differ in appearance from the most frivolous. It is clear that there is …

Evening, December 13

Is 54:12

… Those who are like Jesus see him as he is. Because we are so little like him, the window is but agate; because we are somewhat like him …

Morning, March 1

Song 4:16

… How cheering a thought that Jesus can find comfort in our poor feeble graces. Can it be? It seems far too good to be true. Well may we …

Morning, March 16

Ps 39:12

… It is no marvel, then, if I who live the life of Jesus, should be unknown and a stranger here below. Lord, I would not be a citizen …