isaiah-40:31

Three things inserted by way of Caution. In the next place, I come to lay down some necessary cautions. Though I say a man should be content in every estate, yet there are three estates in which he must not be contented. 1st. He must not be contented in a natural estate: here we must learn not to be... Read More

They shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 In these words the glorious privilege of the saints is set down. Those who have made their peace with God and labour to make peace among brethren, this is the great honour conferred upon them, They shall be called the children of God'. They shall... Read More

Obedience to Christ Gives Assurance of the Truth of His Doctrines by Archibald Alexander (1772—1851) "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine—whether it be of God." John 7:17 The truth of the Gospel is established by two kinds of evidence; external and internal. The former is hist... Read More

The Danger of Lukewarmness in Religion By Samuel Davies (1724–1761) "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm , and neither hot nor cold—I am going to vomit you out of My mouth!" Revelation 3:15-16 The soul of man is endowed... Read More

Strong and Free! George Everard, 1882 "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:30-31 "Be on the alert... Read More

THE FAITHFUL PROMISER By John MacDuff "He has given us His very great and precious promises !" — 2 Peter 1:4 "He who has promised is faithful." — Hebrews 10:23 It has often been felt a delightful exercise by the child of God, to take, night by night, an individual promise and plead it at the mercy-s... Read More

What is Your Burden? George Mylne, 1864 Who has not a burden to bear in this world of burdens? All men have some burden or another — and they have the heaviest burden who think that they have none to bear. Do you ask me, reader, what I mean? Why, is not sin a burden — unpardoned sin? What man has su... Read More

The Christian's Glorious Prize William Nicholson, 1862 "I press toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14 The service of God is not an empty one. It produces great bliss in this life — and it shall be crowned with everlasting honors. How cheering wa... Read More

Power Given to the Faint Preached at Zoar Chapel, London, on July 20, 1845, by J. C. Philpot " He gives power to the faint ; and to those who have no might he increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall; but those who wait upon the Lord shall re... Read More

The Service of Christ Arthur Pink "For my yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matthew 11:30). As pointed out earlier, the "yoke," when employed figuratively, is the symbol of service, for it is by means of such an instrument oxen are united together in the plow or wagon, that they may work for the... Read More