Moments For You

Gospel tracts have the amazing ability to deliver their message to many souls that the distributor of the tract will never even meet. Hudson Taylor, who was used of the Lord to reach countless souls in China, is an excellent example of this. One day while seeking something to read,... Read more →

Since the beginning of time, men have tried to understand and explain the magnitude of the love of God, but even their efforts seem to fall short. That is the problem with trying to express the inexpressible. Paul, who was one of the greatest exponents of the Christian faith, wrote:... Read more →

“At midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him” (Matthew 25:6). Who is the bridegroom? He is the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you believe that Jesus is coming again? Remember in John 14:3 He says, “I will come again, and receive you... Read more →

“The Lord … is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). The period of time when God deals with souls is called a “space to repent” in Revelation 2:21. Think of God’s forbearance with Israel. After they turned... Read more →

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). The first word translated “blessed” means to celebrate with praises. Paul, who wrote this wonderful verse, magnifies the grace of God so that we,... Read more →

“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?” (Psalm 42:1,2). Here is the heart cry of a true believer in “the living God” (v. 2)... Read more →

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). The Child that was born in Bethlehem is the Son of God who has taken away the sin of the world. His sacrificial death has provided a way for all men, women, boys, and... Read more →

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23,24). One element in true prayer is confession. I do not want Christian readers to think I am... Read more →

The conversion of Marcus Bergmann, who translated the Scriptures into Yiddish, is exceedingly interesting. His father belonged to the strictest sect of Jews in Germany, the Chasidim, and died when Marcus was only a year old. Six years later, Marcus and his mother went to live with an uncle, and... Read more →

Konrad Adenour, former chancellor of West Germany, said, “If Jesus Christ is alive, then there is hope for the world. If not, I don’t see the slightest glimmer of hope on the horizon.” Then he added, “I believe Christ’s resurrection to be one of the best-attested facts of history.” Christ’s... Read more →

“My meditation of Him shall be sweet” (Psalm 104:34). It is impossible to fully estimate what Christ is to the redeemed. But let us see from a few Scriptures something of what He is to us now. Christ is Our Life “When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then... Read more →

Knowing God’s love compels us to love God and others. The apostle John, who delighted to speak of himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved, said, “We love Him, because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Here we see love’s practical effect in John, and the same should be... Read more →

“Go your way, tell His disciples and Peter that He goeth before you into Galilee” (Mark 16:7). After the resurrection, an angelic message assures Peter of his place among the disciples. This message was in preparation for a meeting with the Master Himself. Peter is the object of special care... Read more →

“There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth” (Luke 15:10). In Luke chapter 15 we are presented with three parables which speak of God’s grace in seeking the sinner. In one case, the shepherd seeks the lost sheep “until he find it,”... Read more →

At the beginning of 1 Chronicles 17 we read that David was sitting in his house, considering certain plans which he intended to carry out. David made known his thoughts to Nathan the prophet, who encouraged David to proceed with his plans. No doubt we have many times sat in... Read more →