“That . . . the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling . . .” Ephesians 1:17–18 We are told in Hebrews 12:2–3 (NIV), “Let us fix our eyes on Jesu... Read More
In Psalm 73, we read of a godly man who, in the midst of tremendous discour agement and inner struggles, finally rec ognized the nearness of God. After all was said and done, he cried out saying, “The nearness of God is my good” (Psalm 73:28, NASB). His prayer is no longer directed to somebody far a... Read More
If you’ve had similar experiences as I, you may have found how oftentimes in prayer, either public or private, people change their voices and stretch their words, as if talking to some unknown, powerful being a million light years away. Their voice may fluctuate and they may sound as though they wer... Read More
Standing in Slippery Places By Paris Reidhead* Now will you turn please to Psalm 73, the 73rd Psalm. Our verse, our text is the 18th verse. I think I shall read beginning with the first verse and through the 18th, in order that you can understand something of the setting that we have for our text. T... Read More
FIRST, OBSERVE, the manner in which Paul sought the kingdom of heaven. Verse 26, 'I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air.' Although that Paul wrote these words he had a full assurance of heavenly love. it was many years after his conversion on his way to D... Read More
"Whom do I have in heaven but You? And I desire nothing on earth but You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever." Psalm 73:25-26 The true Christian seeks God as his choicest and chief good. God is a perfect good, a solid good. That is a perfect good—... Read More
"This is what the wicked are like—always carefree, they increase in wealth. When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me—until I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny. Surely You place them on slippery ground; You cast them down to ruin. How suddenly are... Read More
("A Believer's Last Day, His Best Day") Diogenes noted the folly of the men of his time—that they undervalued the best things—but overvalued the worst things. Ah, that this were not the sin and shame of professors in these days! God sometimes strips His people of their nearest and dearest outward me... Read More
"For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. They say, 'How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?' This is what the wicked are like—always carefree, they increase in wealth. W... Read More
Thou art my portion, O Lord. All things are yours; ... and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. — Our Saviour Jesus Christ ... gave himself for us. — God gave him to be the head over all things to the church. — Christ loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might present it to himself a ... Read More
Consider Him
Talk to Him
What is Prayer?
Standing in Slippery Places
The Mental Agonies Of Hell
All the whole volume of perfections
Do not be overawed
God takes away the creature
The prosperity of the wicked
AUGUST 21 - morning