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Daily Help
Whole-heartedness shows itself in perseverance; there may be failure at first, but the earnest worker will say, “It is the Lord’s work, and it must be done; my Lord has bidden me do it, and in His strength I will accomplish it.” Christian, art thou thus “with all thine heart”Read More …
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
They that wait upon the Lord shall change their strength. Isa. 40:31. (R. V.) Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in Thy presence will prevail to make! What heavy burdens from our bosoms take! What parched grounds refresh as with a shower! We kneel—and all aroundRead More …
Streams in the Desert
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoiceRead More …
Pleasing God, Pleasing Others
Pleasing God, Pleasing Others For am I now trying to win the favor of people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ.—Galatians 1:10 At times you will have to make a choiceRead More …
Daily Help
Son of man—whenever He said that word, He shed a halo round the head of Adam’s children. Jesus Christ called Himself the Son of man to express His oneness and sympathy with His people. He thus reminds us that He is one whom we may approach without fear. As aRead More …
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. 1 John 4:14. It is a sweet thought that Jesus Christ did not come forth without His Father’s permission, authority, consent, and assistance. He was sent of the Father that He might be the Savior of men…. DidstRead More …
Daily Strength for Daily Needs
The cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it?—John 18:11. Whatsoever is brought upon thee, take cheerfully.—Ecclesiasticus 2:4. Every sorrow, every smart, That the Eternal Father’s heart Hath appointed me of yore, Or hath yet for me in store, As my life flows on, IRead More …
Streams in the Desert.
“When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.” (John 11:6.) IN the forefront of this marvelous chapter stands the affirmation, “Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus,” as if to teach us that at the veryRead More …
The Testimony of Others
The Testimony of Others “Here I am. Bring charges against me before the Lord and His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged or mistreated? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to overlook something?I will return it to you.” “You haven’t wronged us,Read More …
Daily Help
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe.” Having prayed, you must also watch; guarding every thought, word, and action with holy jealousy. Do not expose yourself unnecessarily; but if called to exposure, if you are bidden to go where the darts are flying, never venture forth without yourRead More …
D5 Creation