“Behold the Lamb of God…” (John 1:29). Let us direct attention to Him. He is worthy of it. He is Savior of sinners. Let us behold Him cradled in the manger, baptized in the Jordan, transfigured on the mount, agonizing in Gethsemane, standing before Pilate and Caiaphas, but especially let us behold Him dying on … Continue reading His Arms Are Open To Receive You – 04.14.2024
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Having All Power, He Was A Lamb – 03.28.2024
Here I am sitting at my desk, reading once again about the humiliation and suffering of our Lord Jesus. I am thoroughly convinced that we are seeing here the greatest miracle of His ministry. Holder of all the real estate in heaven and earth, embraced by God, worshipped by angels, He yields to this humiliation. … Continue reading Having All Power, He Was A Lamb – 03.28.2024
The Voice Of The Judge – 03.26.2024
Our position in Christ, received by faith in Him and His finished work on the cross, is such an astounding thing. All men are appointed to die and stand before the judgment bar. The scene where the believers are judged will be quite different from that of the unbeliever. Actually, your sins have already been … Continue reading The Voice Of The Judge – 03.26.2024
Jesus Has Prayed For Us – 03.24.2024
“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine”. John 17:9 Jesus was about to go through the greatest agony that anyone had ever endured. Though the physical agony would be terrible, it was the spiritual battle that would be the most … Continue reading Jesus Has Prayed For Us – 03.24.2024
His Ways Are Higher – 02.10.2024
Paul speaks of the Cross as being the Wisdom and the Power of God. Certainly, this is true, for who could have imagined a plan of salvation like this we have experienced? We can enjoy it, but can’t understand it. It may be confusing, overwhelming, and tumultuous in our finite minds. For who are we … Continue reading His Ways Are Higher – 02.10.2024
This Mystery Called Life – 02.09.2024
In our troubles, God is always merciful and gracious. He knows where all the healing pools are. He knows the branch to cast into our bitter waters, making them sweet. All God does is according to His sovereign purpose. His ways are higher than ours so we may not understand, and just stumble in the … Continue reading This Mystery Called Life – 02.09.2024
Most Secure At The Cross – 02.07.2024
Dear Lord, I feel most secure at the Cross, watching our Great High Priest offer Himself for our sins. That is such a holy place. The sacrifice of bulls and goats fail us, but the blood of Christ, God’s own Son, cleanses us from all sin. Praise your name. Amen. Image by Dalibor M from … Continue reading Most Secure At The Cross – 02.07.2024
Sealed By God’s Atoning Grace – 12.19.2023
I was thinking this morning of the judgment God sent upon the earth in the form of a flood. God saw that every imagination of the hearts of men was evil continually. Thus, God sent the flood to destroy them. “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” This is the first mention … Continue reading Sealed By God’s Atoning Grace – 12.19.2023
Like A Blanket Of Snow – 12.12.2023
The miracle of salvation happens as Jesus, by the magnetism of His marvelous love and the rainbow of hope emanating from His cross, is introduced into man’s heart by the Holy Spirit. We are turned from our iniquities by the extraordinary power of a new relationship. This new affection is like a blanket of snow, … Continue reading Like A Blanket Of Snow – 12.12.2023
May We Walk Close To You – 11.26.2023
Precious Jesus, may we walk this entire day close to you! If we can, our wilderness will become a garden, our desert places will become a grand oasis, and the dark shadows of the evening will be as blessings poured out. We humbly call Thy name in sincere petition, “Our Father, which art in heaven, … Continue reading May We Walk Close To You – 11.26.2023
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