isaiah-41:10-13

Prayer Vanquishing Enemies William Nicholson, 1862 "When I cry unto you, then shall my enemies turn back; this I know, for God is for me." Psalm 56:9 In the time of danger, it is a great privilege to have a refuge . David had this, and so have all true Christians. "God is our refuge and strength, an... Read More

The Divine Presence, an Antidote to Fear! William Nicholson, 1862 "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand!" Isaiah 41:10 The promises of God are a rich inheritance to his red... Read More

The Advantage of Seeking the Lord William Nicholson, 1862 "The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing! " Psalm 34:10 This Psalm might be properly styled , The godly man's song of triumph. It is full of gracious truths calculated to cheer and stimulate to forti... Read More

Prayer for the Divine Presence and Influence William Nicholson, 1862 "May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He not leave us nor forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commandments and His statutes and His judgments, ... Read More

The Power of God in the Salvation of His People! Arthur Pink "Twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God!" Psalm 62:11 In our first article upon this glorious theme, we practically confined our attention to the omnipotence of God as it is seen in and through the old creation . Here, we pro... Read More

FURNACE CONDUCT Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) "Therefore glorify the Lord in the fires" (Isaiah 24:15). The context presents a fearfully solemn picture. It describes a time when the judgments of God are abroad: when He causes the earth to mourn, and the world to languish; when His curse devours, and ma... Read More

A Good Beginning (A New Year's message!) Arthur Pink December, 1948 What a mercy it is to enter this world with a healthy body and sound constitution; how severely handicapped for this life, where the opposite is the case! What a blessing to be born into a Christian home, to receive our earliest imp... Read More

The Correction of Love James Smith, 1842 "The Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes every one He accepts as a son." Hebrews 12:6 Afflicted Christian, you are perhaps tempted to think that God cannot love you — or He would not so deeply try you. But the reverse is the case — if He did not ... Read More

Fear Prohibited! James Smith "Fear not — I will help you!" Isaiah 41:13 Saints are the subjects of fear — and they often fear most who have the least reason. But our Heavenly Father forbids our fears, and our gracious Savior says, "Do not be afraid — only believe." Slavish fear dishonors God, by ref... Read More

DANIEL; Or, The Young Man's Purity James Smith, 1856 "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way." Daniel 1:8 Purity of heart springs from the presence, power, and operation of the Holy Spirit ... Read More