The Inward Conversation of Christ with the Faithful Soul- I WILL hear what the Lord God will speak in me.” (Ps. 85:8.) Blessed is the soul who hears the Lord speaking within her, who receives the word of consolation from His lips. Blessed are the ear
When We Cannot Attain to the Highest, We Must Practice the Humble Works
The Voice of Christ- MY CHILD, you cannot always continue in the more fervent desire of virtue, or remain in the higher stage of contemplation, but because of humanity’s sin you
Our last hour has been set "THAT" we know. But we don't know when. How will we consume it? 60 minutes is ticking,,ticking,,ticking...One minute has gone by, What did you do?? 5 minutes has gone by,,what are we doing??? Are we spending it being angr
Naomi’s advice to Ruth, how to procure herself a marriage with Boaz, vv. 1-5. She acts according to her mother-in-law’s direction, and is kindly received by Boaz, who promises to marry her, should her nearer kinsman refuse, vv. 6-13. He gives her six
1 Kings 17:4
I have commanded the ravens to feed thee—Thou shalt not lack the necessaries of life; thou shalt be supplied by an especial providence. See more on this subject at the end of the chapter, 1 Kings 17:24 (note).
1 Kings 17:6
And the ravens
parents, v. 17. Three wonderful things, vv. 18-20. Three things that disquiet the land, vv. 21-23. Four little but very intelligent animals, vv. 24-28. Four things that go well, vv. 29-31. A man should cease from doing foolishly, and from strife, vv.
The psalmist returns thanks to God for deliverance from great danger, vv. 1-3. He calls upon the saints to give thanks to God at the remembrance of his holiness, because of his readiness to save, vv. 4, 5. He relates how his mind stood affected befor
Trust in God Against Slander The Voice of Christ- MY CHILD, stand firm and trust in Me. For what are words but words? They fly through the air but hurt not a stone. If you are guilty, consider how you would gladly amend. If you are not conscious of an
Proverbs 29 We must not despise correction. The prudent king. The flatterer. The just judge. Contend not with a fool. The prince who opens his ears to reports. The poor and the deceitful. The pious king. The insolent servant. The humiliation of the p
The psalmist calls upon the great and mighty to give thanks unto God, and to worship him in the beauty of holiness, on account of a tempest that had taken place, vv. 1, 2. He shouts the wonders produced by a thunderstorm, which he calls the voice of
Elijah, about to be taken up to heaven, goes in company with Elisha from Gilgal to Beth-el, vv. 1, 2. Thence to Jericho, vv. 3-5. And thence to Jordan, vv. 6, 7. Elijah smites the waters with his mantle; they divide, and he and Elisha pass over on dr
God is Sweet Above All Things and in All Things to Those Who Love Him!!! (ROM 8-VERSE-28)
The Disciple -BEHOLD, my God and my all! What more do I wish for; what greater happiness can I desire? O sweet and delicious word! But sweet only to him who lov
Isaiah 61 The subject of the preceding chapter is continued in this; and to give it the greater solemnity, the Messiah is introduced describing his character and office, and confirming the large promises made before, vv. 1-9. In consequence of this t
To-morrow is uncertain. Self-praise forbidden. Anger and envy. Reproof from a friend. Want makes us feel the value of a supply. A good neighbor. Beware of suretyship. Suspicious praise. The quarrelsome woman. One friend helps another. Man insatiable.
expects to enjoy there, vv. 4-6; his prayer to God for continual light and salvation, vv. 7-9; has confidence that, though even has ohm parents might forsake him, yet God would not, v. 10. Therefore he begs to be taught the right way to be delivered
accumulated miseries, and wretched end, vv. 8-23. Notes on Chapter 27
Job 27:1
Continued his parable—After having delivered the preceding discourse, Job appears to have paused to see if any of his friends chose to make any reply; but finding them all
We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel, that was employed in making known to Zacharias God’
I am that I am—אהיה אשר אהיה Eheyeh asher Eheyeh. These words have been variously understood. The Vulgate translates Ego Sum Qui Sum, I am who am. The Septuagint, Εγω ειμι ὁ Ων, I am he who exists. The Syriac, the Persic, and the Chaldee preserve th
Verses 12-19 -In these verses, we have our Lord Jesus in secret, in his family, and in public; and in all three acting like himself. I. In secret we have him praying to God, v. 12. This evangelist takes frequent notice of Christ’s retirements, to giv
A Praying Ministry Successful- The principal cause of my leanness and unfruitfulness is owing to an unaccountable backwardness to pray. I can write or read or converse or hear with a ready heart; but prayer is more spiritual and inward than any of th
