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03/30/2025 – “He was numbered with the transgressors.”Isaiah 53:12

Why did Jesus suffer himself to be enrolled amongst sinners? This wonderful condescension was justified by many powerful reasons. In such a character he could the better become their advocate. …

03/28/2025 – Morning devotional – “O love, thou fathomless abyss!”

“The love of Christ which passeth knowledge.”Ephesians 3:19

“The love of Christ in its sweetness, its fulness, its greatness, its faithfulness, passeth all human comprehension. Where shall language be found …

02/03/2025 – “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors.” Romans 8:12

“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors.”Romans 8:12

As God’s creatures, we are all debtors to him: to obey him with all our body, and soul, and strength. Having broken his commandments, …

01/29/2025 – “The things which are not seen.” (2 Corinthians 4:18)

“The things which are not seen.”2 Corinthians 4:18

In our Christian pilgrimage it is well, for the most part, to be looking forward. Forward lies the crown, and onward is …

01/21/2025 – Morning Devotion / “And so all Israel shall be saved.” Romans 11:26

Then Moses sang at the Red Sea, it was his joy to know that all Israel were safe. Not a drop of spray fell from that solid wall until the …

01/13/2024 – Morning devotion: See comment – note connection with the Sapphire devotion.

“Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber”1 Kings 22:48

Solomon’s ships had returned in safety, …

01/11/2025 – “These have no root” – Luke 8:13 / Note!: “Have I been making a fair show in the flesh without having a corresponding inner life?”

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“My soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively impression has been …

01/06/2025 – “Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening.” Ezekiel 33:22

“Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening.”Ezekiel 33:22

In the way of judgment this may be the case, and, if so, be it mine to …

01/03/05 – “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Luke 3:4 / Evening devotion

The voice crying in the wilderness demanded a way for the Lord, a way prepared, and a way prepared in the wilderness. I would be attentive to the Master’s proclamation, …

01/03/2024 – “I will give thee for a covenant of the people.” Isaiah 49:8 / Morning Devotional

Jesus Christ is himself the sum and substance of the covenant, and as one of its gifts. He is the property of every believer. Believer, canst thou estimate what thou …