TDR: 2 September (Romans 11:20)

‘Do not become proud, but fear’ (Romans 11:20) Christian believers are sometimes tempted to think more highly of themselves than they ought to think; they forget that they are indebted to the free, sovereign, and distinguishing grace of God, for all the difference there is between them and the vilest of the vile. They should…

‘The deliverer will come from Zion’  (Romans 11:26) The Lord Jesus Christ is anointed and appointed to deliver His people whenever they need His aid; for this purpose all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are stored in Him, authority over all flesh is given to Him, and every attribute of Deity can be exerted…

‘The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him’  (Lamentations 3:25) The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works; but He is especially benevolent, kind, and attentive to the praying, waiting soul. He has prepared of His goodness for the poor, and His goodness is ever…

‘He will not always accuse’ (Psalm 103:9) If we sin, our heavenly Father will correct us, in order to reclaim us; His strokes often fall heavy, and the effects remain for a long time. But He will not always chide; when we repent and confess, He pardons and restores. His anger is but for a…

‘They all became drowsy and fell asleep’  (Matthew 25:5) When we think of the warning Jesus has given, the promises He has made, and the precepts He has delivered, we are ready to conclude that His people must be always active and always happy. But when we look around us, or when we look at…

‘Being justified freely by His grace’  (Romans 3:24) It was a solemn question which was proposed in the days of old, “How can someone be right with God?” Mankind is without righteousness; we are chargeable with many crimes, we are brought in guilty, and condemned by God’s holy law; and we have no excuse to…

‘So that we might bear fruit to God’ (Romans 7:4) Without union to Christ, there can be no good works; and until we are dead to the law we cannot be married to Christ. We must see that there is neither help nor hope for us in any law that God has given, that only…

‘The unsearchable riches of Christ’  (Ephesians 3:8) Never forget that Jesus is our Brother, and that He has devoted all His riches to us, so that the riches of Jesus are the Christian’s fortune. “Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor,…

‘The Spirit helps us in our weakness’  (Romans 8:26) We are encompassed with infirmities; in fact, we know very little of ourselves; we do not know what would be best for us; we don’t know what is coming upon us; we never know Satan’s position or design; we know but little of God’s provision or…

‘A living sacrifice’  (Romans 12:1) When an animal was set apart for sacrifice, it was considered sacred, and was carefully preserved from all injury. The Christian is devoted, and they are intended for the altar, both body and soul; and they are required to present themselves to God holy, acceptable, as a reasonable service. It…

‘God, our God, will bless us’  (Psalm 67:6) He has pledged Himself to do so in His word, and He delights to make good His promise. He is our God by covenant, by a spiritual birth, through Christ Jesus, and at our own desire, request, and consent. He is the great God who fills heaven…

‘Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing’  (Psalm 34:10) What a comfortable promise this is to the poor, weak, and timid Christian; they have not attained to a state of assurance, but they are seeking the Lord, and here God promises them that He shall not lack any good thing. They may feel…

‘Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones?’  (Luke 18:7) The Lord’s people are often oppressed and they are tempted to be revengeful; but our God says, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” [Romans 12:19]. Under man’s wrath, remember you are the objects of the Lord’s love; when others oppress you, rest assured…

‘The  Lord  watches over all who love him’  (Psalm 145:20) All who know the Lord love Him, and no one can love Him until taught by His Spirit. If we know God in Christ, as our covenant God, and enjoy our interest in Him, we shall love Him supremely, above our tranquillity, natural relations, earthly…

‘My presence shall go with you’  (Exodus 33:14) Just as the Lord promised Moses, so He has promised us. Therefore, let’s never venture anywhere if we have reason to think the Lord will not favour us with His presence there. The Lord’s presence produces holiness, imparts power, fires with zeal, brings into union, and often…

‘The Lord is near to all who call upon Him’ (Psalm 145:18) Real prayer is calling upon God. He is our Father; we are His children. We have nothing; He has all things to bestow, and is willing to give them. From a sense of need, we call on the Lord for a supply; from…

‘In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength’  (Isaiah 30:15) Quietness is expressive of submission to the holy will of God, and supposes a waiting upon Him as directed by His word. It is the believer’s duty to be silent before God while He is working, being assured that their best interests are secured…