philippians-1:29

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free. --ST. PAUL. It has been said, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." This maxim may not in form be as old as St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians, but it certainly is in substance. For he says, "Stand fast therefore in the ... Read More

David was the anointed of God, and the throne of Israel was his; but it was during the time of his rejection that the sterling qualities of his mighty men were tested and proven in hardship and warfare. So it is today; our Lord Jesus Christ, the Anointed of God, is rejected by the world, He is not y... Read More

“I seem to be different to other Christians. I don’t seem to rejoice as they do. I would like to be always overflowing with gladness.” But that is exactly what you are always going to be! You have received Christ as your Saviour. You rightly call upon God as your Father; that cry of relationship has... Read More

Of all the circles which God has counselled and planned for glory, order and blessing, that into which the church, the assembly, is brought is the chiefest, for the assembly is the body of Christ who is the Head of all things. The members of His body are out-called from the world by God’s grace, but... Read More

"For you have had the privilege granted you on behalf of Christ–not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf" (Philippians 1:29, Wey.). The Father prepares His sufferers, by means of their sufferings. "I believe in perpetual favor with God, but I do not believe in unbroken sunshine h... Read More

EVENING THOUGHTS, or DAILY WALKING WITH GOD FEBRUARY 1. Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear him, upon those who hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death. Psalm 33:18-19 A FATHER'S eye beaming with tenderness upon a rebellious, wandering child, inviting, welcoming his return... Read More

"Be slow to speak!" (Js 1:19). If patience is the mark of perfection, patience in words is the crown of a perfect life. Most of our troubles are due to our carelessness in words. Relationships are damaged by hasty and harsh words. Fellowship with God is also disturbed by impatient words. He is anger... Read More

Acts 20:22-25; 21:7-15 Now if you have your Bible with you, I am going to read from Acts Chapter 20. (Please forgive the frog in my throat this morning - hopefully it will not jump out and I lose my voice altogether. I have to speak at a mini-mission fest in Hamilton tonight. So I value your prayers... Read More

This is gleanings from G.V.W.'s ministry in Dublin in 1872. Ed. I suppose the account of Paul's conversion in Acts would be connected with this, as also his testimony on the stairs at Jerusalem, where he gives the account of God's personal dealing with himself and of his connection with the Gentiles... Read More

Reader, I would ask of you a question. -- What place has the word of God in our spiritual blessing? Firstly, as to the individual soul. The Lord spake (in John 5) thus, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not c... Read More