Moments For You

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). The following acrostic on the title “Prince” illustrates what... Read more →

(John 20:19-29) The words of our blessed Lord were always “pure words,” always suited to the occasion—words of kindly love to the repenting sinner, of solemn warning to the wavering, of awful denunciation to the proud, careless, and self-righteous. We may be sure, then, that whenever He opened His mouth... Read more →

God the Father is called the “God of peace” (Hebrews 13:20), God the Son is the “Prince of peace” (Isaiah 9:6), and the fruit of God the Holy Ghost is “peace” (Galatians 5:22). —Thomas Watson Read more →

He is the Author of peace, the Maker of peace, the Proclaimer of peace, the Bestower of peace, and the coming King of peace. Sin and Satan have raised the stormy waves of turmoil and strife in the human heart and in the world. But Jesus came! On the Sea... Read more →

The sea was beating against the rocks in huge, dashing waves. The lightning was flashing, the thunder was roaring, the wind was blowing; but the little bird was asleep in the crevice of the rock, its head serenely under its wing, sound asleep. That is peace—to be able to sleep... Read more →

“The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:14). In some old castles are found deep wells meant to supply the garrison in time of siege. An aqueduct bringing water from without would be at the mercy... Read more →

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 In this short piece of Divine poetry vast fields are unfolded before us displaying God’s character—and ours. Its vivid imagery and memorable meter make it easy to take to heart, and thus it has been found on the lips... Read more →

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 The Eastern shepherd occupied a position of friendship with the creatures of his care to which there is no counterpart among ourselves. In the early morning he would lead his flock to the pasturelands. All day he must closely... Read more →

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 The instincts of most animals allow them to prevail over distance, drought, flood, pestilence, freeze, and great heat without any help from man. But, alas, the sheep is not so gifted. Once... Read more →

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalm 23:2 The key to where water can be obtained lies with the shepherd. It is he who knows where the best drinking places are, and very often he is the one who has... Read more →

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 Question: Recently in reading Psalm 23, I was impressed by the words, “He restoreth my soul.” How does the Lord restore a soul? Answer: Just as sheep are prone to wander and... Read more →

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 The mercies of the Lord’s restoration and refreshment are not the end of our Shepherd’s guidance, but rather the means to an end, and that is—work. Life is not a fold for... Read more →

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 So far, David has been using the third person to describe the journey. “He leadeth … He maketh... Read more →

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The shepherd’s rod is a formidable club-like weapon. Upon seeing it one is inclined to wonder what David... Read more →

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 A panting fugitive is fleeing for his life. He has maimed his brother, and now fear has spurred him to flight. The wild, inhospitable waste stretches... Read more →