TDR: 6 June (Mark 7:37)

‘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…

‘All my springs are in You’ (Psalm 87:7) Jesus is the fountain of living waters; the wells of salvation are found in His person, work and word. He says, “If anyone is thirsty, let them come to me and drink”. The springs of comfort, peace, and salvation, are all in Him; and in Him for…

‘And be found in Him’ (Philippians 3:9) To be in Christ is to be united to Him by faith and love; and is of the utmost importance. Apart from Christ we are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked; united to Christ we are immensely rich, immutably safe, exalted to the highest honour, and shall appear…

‘In all your ways acknowledge Him’ (Proverbs 3:6) Dear friends, we are the Lord’s, the creatures of His power, the purchase of His blood, the subjects of His grace. He has set His love upon us, employed His wisdom for us, and is deeply interested in all that concerns us. Everything we do should be…

‘Then he blessed him there’ (Genesis 32:29) Poor Jacob, full of fear and alarm, retired to plead with his God; he wept and made supplication, he had power with God and prevailed. “AND HE BLESSED HIM THERE.” Our God delights to bless us; therefore He began so early, for He blessed us with all spiritual…

‘Let a man examine himself’ (1 Corinthians 11:28) This is necessary, that we may know upon what we are resting; and whether we are growing or declining. Let us examine this morning what foundation we are building for eternal life; and from where our hope arises? What is the source of our satisfaction, pleasure, and…

‘Certainly I will be with you’ (Exodus 3:12) It is a great honour to be favoured with the presence of the Lord; but in every enterprise for His glory, in every duty required in His word, in every dangerous part of the pilgrim’s path, in every trouble in this land of strangers, He has promised…

‘The enemy’ (Luke 10:18) The Christian has many foes, but there is one who is emphatically called, “THE ENEMY”. He is the god of this world; all worship him, except those whom Jesus has delivered from him. He is the prince of the power of the air, he rules over and works in all unbelievers.…

‘We eagerly await a Saviour’ (Philippians 3:20) Our beloved Saviour is now at the right hand of God. He waits expecting His enemies to be made His footstool. He will come again; the time is hastening on, and we should be living in expectation of His appearing. The Christian posture is one of waiting, looking,…

‘You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it’ (John 14:14) This is the word of Jesus to us this morning; it is intended to encourage and embolden us at the throne of grace, and to comfort us under all our hardships and wants. Jesus has all power in heaven…

‘Guard yourself in your spirit’ (Malachi 2:15) The spirit of the Christian believer should be characterized by forbearance, humility, and love; they are exhorted to put away all anger, wrath, evil speaking, and malice; and to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and to be ready to forgive [Colossians 3:8, 12]. A bitter,…

‘He gives us more grace’ (James 4:6) It is impossible to be more welcome at the throne of grace than we are, or for God to be more willing to bestow grace. We are as welcome to the throne of grace, as angels are to the throne of glory. Our God has provided on purpose…