philippians-4:19-20

"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this: 'I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are a... Read More

"Though the Lord Jesus Christ was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich" (2 Cor.8:9). Christ became poor for us, that we might become rich IN HIM. The poverty and wealth spoken of in this verse could be taken spiritually. But the context in which the ... Read More

During the 40 years that I have been a born-again Christian, I have learnt some important truths that have encouraged me and given direction and purpose to my life. I share them here with you with the hope that they will be an encouragement to you as well. 1. God loves us as He loved Jesus "Thou did... Read More

The apostle writes to the Philippians, his best-loved church. He cannot get through the first chapter without a prayer for their sanctification in these words (verses 9-11): "And this I pray . . . that ye may be sincere and void of offence till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righ... Read More

By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises . . . And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (2 Peter 1:4 and Philippians 4:19) In recent meditations, we have looked at two differing categories of promises: "exceedingly great an... Read More

A. Isaac's farewell to Jacob. 1. (1-2) Instructions to not take a Canaanite wife. Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: "You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother's father; and take yourse... Read More

2 Cor 9:6-15 2 Kings 4:42-44 AN ANONYMOUS BENEFACTOR In the nineteenth century, Dr Barnardo conceived the idea of putting London's homeless waifs and stray children into the safety and security of small cottages where they could be loved and cared for. Close friends tried to dissuade Barnardo on the... Read More

Reading: 2 Kings 4:1-7 FROM RAGS TO RICHES Arthur John Gossip was an outstanding Scottish preacher who died in 1954. When he was pastor of the Beechgrove Church in Aberdeen, Scotland his wife died. The year was 1927. On his first Sunday after he had buried his wife, Dr.Gossip preached in his church ... Read More

Reading: 2 Kings 6:24... 7:2 16, THE SIEGE OF SAMARIA History is punctuated with the remarkable stories of the heroism of besieged communities, who performed acts of incredible bravery against tremendous odds. Indeed so inspiring are these stories that in the 20th century films have been made of som... Read More

Psalm 23:6 -- "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." Wonderful poem dictated by the Holy Spirit! I do not wonder at the praise lavished upon it by a brother who today is in the presence of the King. I linger on his words while my heart is stirred by their aptness and be... Read More