‘Then I called on the LORD: “O LORD, save me!”‘ (Psalms 116:4) The prayer of faith is generally short, and always to the point. It takes the soul and places it before God, in its real state and true character. It pleads with Him for what is really needed, and what must be had. The […]
TDR: 9 August (Galatians 1:4)
‘That He might deliver us from the present evil world’ (Galatians 1:4) The whole world lies in the wicked one, as the devoted child in the arms of Moloch; or as the putrid corpse in the grave, over which is written, “HERE LIETH.” We were once dead in sin, and buried in corruption, but Jesus […]
TDR: 8 August (Romans 13:8)
‘Let no debt remain outstanding’ (Romans 13:8) Rash speculations are inconsistent with Christianity; and getting in debt is as much a breach of the divine precept as robbery or murder. Every believer should live within their income, and not bring a disgrace on religion, by contracting debts which they are unable to pay. If we […]
TDR: 7 August (Revelation 22:20)
‘Yes, I am coming soon’ (Revelation 22:20) Who is this proposing to come quickly? Is it an enemy threatening us? Is it a stranger? No, it is JESUS whom we love, speaking to cheer and encourage us. It is IMMANUEL, to whom we are betrothed in righteousness, judgment, lovingkindness, mercies, and faithfulness. It is our […]
TDR: 6 August (Isaiah 48:16)
‘Come near to Me’ (Isaiah 48:16) The believer’s happiness and Jehovah’s pleasure are united; we are only happy when we are near to Him, and He is only pleased when we cleave to Him. He has taken us into a close relationship as His children, people, and beloved bride; He has represented our union by […]
TDR: 5 August (Psalm 111:5)
‘He will be mindful of His covenant forever’ (Psalm 111:5) The Lord’s people know their God as a covenant God, reconciled to them, at peace with them, and dwelling among them, through the work of Jesus. He has made a covenant in which they are interested, from which all their blessings flow, and on which […]
TDR: 4 August (John 13:7)
‘Later you will understand’ (John 13:7) We are often at a loss to account for many things in our feelings, in our circumstances, and in the Lord’s dealings with us; but what we do not know now, we shall know one day. This is our Saviour’s promise; let us take comfort from it, and expect […]
TDR: 3 August (Psalm 40:17)
‘May the Lord think of me’ (Psalm 40:17) When we think of the greatness and glory of Jehovah, human beings appear so worthless and insignificant, that we are ready to ask, “Will the Lord regard us, bless us, and dwell with us?” Yes – He has promised to do so in His word, and He […]
TDR: 2 August (Hebrews 12:6)
‘My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord’ (Hebrews 12:6) The Lord speaks to us as children; He speaks in reference to our afflictions: they are chastisements; they are sent in love; when we are chastened we are judged of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. So let […]
TDR: 1 August (1 Timothy 4:10)
‘We trust in the living God’ (1 Timothy 4:10) The living God is opposed to a dying world, to our dying frames, and to our dying friends; these must not be trusted, or we shall be wretched. Our God ought to be trusted, for He is the only suitable object of a Christian’s trust; He […]
TDR: 31 July (Hebrews 6:9)
‘The things that accompany salvation’ (Hebrews 6:9) LET us inquire. What are they? Do we possess them? Spiritual life, evidenced by convictions of sin Crying to God for deliverance from sin Groaning under the weight of the body of sin and death A tender conscience, which trembles at sin, and feels deeply for God’s […]
TDR: 30 July (1 Corinthians 1:31)
‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord’ (1 Corinthians 1:31) IT is wrong to boast in ourselves, our heritage, our possessions, our connections, or our achievements; if we boast it must always be in the Lord. We must glory in Him as gracious and merciful, always exercising loving-kindness and tender mercies in the earth; […]
TDR: 29 July (Psalm 119:19)
‘I am a stranger in the earth’ (Psalm 119:19) Dear friends, we are strangers and pilgrims in the earth, as all our fathers were; our days are as a shadow, and there is no abiding. We are born from above and are bound for glory. We are a distance from home, where our family, our […]
TDR: 28 July (2 Corinthians 1:10)
‘God has delivered us ! and He will continue to deliver us’ (2 Corinthians 1:10) Think how many times our God already delivered us from many dangers; in how many ways; and He who has delivered us, does deliver, and in Him we trust that He will continue to deliver us. He delivered us from […]
TDR: 27 July (Isaiah 8:17)
‘I will wait upon the Lord’ (Isaiah 8:17) The Lord had concealed His face, His favour could not be discovered, rather marks of displeasure appeared. Yet the Church determines not to despond or yield to fear, but to wait upon the Lord, who was hiding Himself from the house of Israel. They needed to keep […]
TDR: 26 July (2 Corinthians 6:1)
‘We urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain’ (2 Corinthians 6:1) By the ‘grace of God’ quoted in this passage, we are to understand the everlasting gospel, which is a glorious proclamation of favour displayed to the vile and unworthy. It proclaims that God has come down to us in the person of […]
TDR: 25 July (Psalm 46:10)
‘Be still and know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10) The dispensations of divine providence are often very perplexing; our God has His way in the sea, and His path in the deep waters, and His footsteps are not known. Reason is confounded, and faith is staggered; but He hushes our fears, silences our cries, […]
TDR: 24 July (Romans 3:17)
‘The way of peace’ (Romans 3:17) Peace is an invaluable blessing, whether we consider it as reconciliation to God or tranquillity and comfort of mind. It is not to be obtained by works of the law, but if we would obtain peace, it must be by receiving the Saviour’s word into our hearts; by believing […]