‘Let him deny himself’ (MATTHEW 16:24) It is required by Jesus that every disciple should practise self-denial. We must deny and crucify the workings of self-righteousness, and venture alone upon His work and worth for our salvation. And we must mortify the pride of reason and intellect, and believe as His word reveals, and walk […]
TDR: January 6 ‘Do not be anxious about anything’ (Philippians 4:6)
‘Do not be anxious about anything’ (PHILIPPIANS 4:6) The Lord cares for us. He knows our wants, and has promised to supply them; our foes, and He will deliver us from them; our fears, and He will make us ashamed of them. All creatures and things are in His hand and at His disposal. All […]
TDR: ‘The fear of death’ (Hebrews 2:15)
and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their feark of death. Hebrews 2:15 All must die, but all do not die alike. Some are cut off suddenly, others by a lingering illness; some die only safe, others happy. Some fear death all their lives, others do not. But death must […]
TDR: ‘Blessed are you who are poor’ (Luke 6:20)
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:20 The Lord’s people are all poor. They see and feel that sin has stripped them of every excellence, and has left them wretched and miserable and poor, and blind and naked. They can do […]
TDR: ‘A Mediator’ (Galatians 3:20)
A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one. Galatians 3:20 God is and must be the eternal enemy of sin. He cannot be reconciled to it; it is the abominable thing which He hates. He cannot look upon it but with abhorrence. How then can God receive, bless, or commune with […]
TDR: ‘Be thankful’ (Colossians 3:15)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 What cause to be thankful, what reason to be grateful have we! Surrounded by mercies, both temporal and spiritual. If we look back, we ought to rejoice that God has […]
TDR: ‘Look unto me’ (Isaiah 45:22)
Turns to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 A new year’s morning opens up for us, and we are still exposed to sorrow, Satan, and disappointment; sin still lives in us; and a thousand things are ready to distress us; […]