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
Proverbs 26 Honor is not seemly in a fool. The correction and treatment suitable to such. Of the slothful man. Of him who interferes with matters which do not concern him. Contentions to be avoided. Of the dissembler and the lying tongue. Notes on Ch
Verses 14-21 We now come to the second part of this chapter, which contains Paul’s devout and affectionate prayer to God for his beloved Ephesians.—For this cause. This may be referred either to the immediately foregoing verse, That you faint not, et
Preachers Need the Prayers of the People!!!
If some Christians that have been complaining of their ministers had said and acted less before men and had applied themselves with all their might to cry to God for their ministers—had, as it were, risen a
The Desire of Eternal Life; the Great Rewards Promised to Those Who Struggle
The Voice of Christ-
MY CHILD, -when you feel the desire for everlasting happiness poured out upon you from above, and when you long to depart out of the tabernacle of the b
Self-Love is the Greatest Hindrance to the Highest Good
The Voice of Christ-
MY CHILD, you should give all for all, and in no way belong to yourself. You must know that self-love is more harmful to you than anything else in the world. In proportio
Grace from the Heart Rather than the Head- Study not to be a fine preacher. Jerichos are blown down with rams’ horns. Look simply unto Jesus for preaching food; and what is wanted will be given, and what is given will be blessed, whether it be a barl
Psalm 24 The Lord is Sovereign Ruler of the universe, vv. 1, 2. The great question, Who is fit to minister to the Lord in his own temple? vv. 3-6. The glory of God in his entrance into his temple, vv. 7-10. Notes on Psalm 24 It is probable that this
Psalm 23 The Lord is the Pastor of his people; therefore it may be inferred that they shall not want, v. 1. How he guides, feeds, and protects them, v. 2, 3. Even in the greatest dangers they may be confident of his support, v. 4. His abundant provis
Deuteronomy 28:20
Cursing—This shall be thy state; vexation—grief, trouble, and anguish of heart; rebuke—continual judgments, and marks of God’s displeasure.
Deuteronomy 28:21
The pestilence cleave unto thee—ידבק יהוה בך אה הדבר yadbek Yehovah becha
Self-Denial and the of Evil Our Appetites !!!!!(2 CHRON 7-VERSE-14)
The Voice of Christ MY CHILD,- you can never be perfectly free unless you completely renounce self, for all who seek their own interest and who love themselves are bound in fetters.
Many think the word repent means "to get your act together" or to "get religion" or "fly straight"; as if we could. Repentance requires taking in a whole new point of view; looking at it God's way. God simply asks us to turn. This
