Take this child away and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. Exodus 2:9 As Moses was ordered to be saved by the most cruel enemy’s daughter, so Satan himself, even when he meditates our destruction, must be a means of our life. So also Matt. 12:48, “Who...
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7, 8. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16. O my dear soul, draw nigh to God in prayer, and he will draw nigh to thee; be...
Olivia's Thanksgiving Greeting ~ 2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Last week as William was bagging our groceries he asked, "Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving Day?" When I answered, "Everyday is thanksgiving day!" he said, "I wish...." Not hearing what he had wished, I asked...
One ray of light after the rain------one small bloom, waiting for full light of His glory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Though the dermatologist expected it to be cancer, the mole removed from the back of my arm was benign. I praise the Lord as I wait for healing in the next few...
In the quietness of the morning it seemed that I could hear the faint sound of a motor. It was still dark outside, too early for the sound of lawn maintenance that we often hear early in the day. I lay in bed wondering if this sound was outside, or in the house...
"I find a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me." Romans 7:21. "O my soul, thou art always striving, yet sin is always stirring; thou fearest the truth of grace, because thou findest the working of sin. But it will be always thus; thou canst not...
Twelve years ago, through the following devotional, the Lord opened my heart to the truth of the following verses. This "everlasting covenant ordered in all things, and sure" is to this day "all my salvation, and all my desire." "He hath made with me an everlasting...
"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing." Rev. 5:12. "O Lord, how mean and slight notions have I often of thy great power. By these I am discouraged, and thou art robbed of thy...
21. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. Matt 25:5. O that I may be roused out of my slumber, and be watchful and ready against the coming of my Bridegroom. How many are there that set out in good earnest in their way to heaven, and run well...