TDR: 17 June (Jonah 2:9)

‘Salvation comes from the LORD’ (Jonah 2:9) The soul is saved by the love of the Father, the work of the Son, and the operations of the Holy Spirit. The Father devised the scheme, the Son gave the ransom, and the Holy Spirit puts us in possession of the blessing. It is all of God.…

‘I go there to prepare a place for you’ (John 14:2) See what Jesus is doing dear friends. He is working for us; He did all He could do for us on earth, and then he ascended into heaven to carry on His work. The place He prepares will be worthy of Himself: “His rest…

‘Let not your hearts be troubled’ (John 14:1) Jesus does not approve of you being agitated, perplexed and in an uncomfortable state. He wishes to see you steady, holy, and happy. He forbids your fear; He commands your faith. As He is with you, as He is engaged for you, you should leave your concerns…

‘As your days, so shall your strength be’ (Deuteronomy 33:25) No one can possibly tell what lies ahead; but our God knows and He has promised His people strength in proportion to their trials. We should not be anxious, therefore, for with the trial comes the strength. Our troubles should be numbered among our mercies.…

‘The angel of the Lord stood by’ (Zechariah 3:5) Who was it that stood by Joshua when Satan accused and resisted him? When his filthy garments bore testimony against him and he was cited to appear before God? Surely it was Jesus. Jesus, messenger of the covenant; the minister of the true tabernacle, which God…

‘The Lord God is a Sun and Shield’ (Psalm 84:11) To Him we must look for light, comfort and fruitfulness. He is our light and our salvation. He will not leave us comfortless. From Him our fruit is found. The people who know Him, and walk with Him, are blessed. He gives light in darkness,…

‘The Lord is my portion’ (Lamentations 3:24) How poor are the possessions of the world in comparison to the Christian’s portion; they last for just a few days; they cannot satisfy; they cannot bless. But dear friends, the Lord Almighty has given us Himself. He says, “I AM YOUR INHERITANCE.” We are always with Him,…

‘I am the Alpha and Omega’ (Revelation 22:13) Jesus is the first and the last. He began, He carries on, and He will complete the great work of our eternal salvation. He was the first object to which we were directed to look, and He will be the last we shall wish to see. He…

‘Let Israel hope in the Lord’ (Psalm 130:7) This title is applied to all of the Lord’s people. It sets forth their dignity – they are PRINCES; it refers to their experience – they wrestle with God in prayer and they prevail. Despondency does not befit a prince, much less a Christian. Our God is…

‘If God be for us, who can be against us?’ (Romans 8:31) Dear friends, if we are believers in Jesus, all the perfections of Jehovah’s nature are arrayed for our defence and safety. He is engaged by covenant, by promise, and by oath, to support, supply and befriend us. He is for us, engaged in…

‘You are my witnesses, declares the LORD’ (Isaiah 43:12) We are to witness to the truth, power and sweetness of the Christian faith; to the goodness, holiness and faithfulness of God. We are to witness to the world, by our spirit, testimony and conduct; we are to witness to poor, doubting, fearful souls. Our witness…

‘He has done everything well’ (Mark 7:37) This was the testimony of the multitude concerning Jesus. He did many things, but He did everything well. Are we able to proclaim the same testimony this morning? He called us by His grace; and when we reflect upon the means, the manner, and the period, must we…

‘Lord, what will you have me to do?’ (Acts 9:6) This is a very proper enquiry to bring to the Lord’s throne, because all God’s people should be employed in His vineyard, for the Lord’s glory. There is something for each of us to do, and something for us to do today. Jesus is our…

‘His kindness towards us’ (Ephesians 2:7) What an amazing subject is the Kindness of God towards us! Let’s think about it, as it appears in the place and circumstances of our birth; in our education and preservation; especially in our regeneration – that we were born again, not of the will of the flesh, nor…

‘The exceeding riches of His grace’ (Ephesians 2:7) Jehovah glories in His grace. It is His riches – His wealth. All grace riches are intended for us, to be expended upon us. They are all treasured up in Jesus to be received by us. They are promised and presented to us. They exceed our thoughts,…

‘I will deal well with you’ (Genesis 32:9) Just as the Lord promised Jacob, and the promises made unto our fathers, so He will fulfil unto us their children. But such a promise does not exclude great trials, sore temptations, deep personal afflictions, fiery persecutions, poverty, disappointments, and perplexity; all these things may happen to…

‘The Lord is our righteousness’ (Jeremiah 23:6) Jesus is Jehovah, the self-existent and immutable God. He is our righteousness. To this end He assumed our nature; came into our place; laboured, suffered, bled and died in our stead. We have no righteousness by nature, but we have the righteousness of God by grace. ‘”Their righteousness…

‘The innocent shall escape trouble’ (Proverbs 12:13) The Lord’s people are justified by grace, through faith, in the righteousness of Jesus; and all who are justified are created anew; they have immortal principles of holiness and justice implanted in their hearts; so that they hate sin, follow holiness, and walk uprightly. Sin has no dominion…