Moments For You

"Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them" (Hebrews 7:25). As deep and varied as are the necessities of the believer's soul, they are all met by the death and resurrection of... Read more →

"What shall we do … that the sea may be calm unto us? … Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you. Nevertheless the men rowed hard... Read more →

“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29). What a tremendous privilege it is to have forgiveness of sin and eternal life by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ as one's Saviour.... Read more →

"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9). It is here, in the thing that happened at the first Christmas, that the profoundest and most... Read more →

"He went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me" (Matthew 26:39). As Jesus lies prostrate on the ground, we overhear Him making this plea repeatedly. He lifts His head, and His expression reveals... Read more →

What can be said for the religious purpose or message of a book in the Bible that mentions a certain Persian king 190 times in 167 verses but mentions God not at all? Martin Luther is recorded to have said, "I am so great an enemy to the … book... Read more →

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delighteth in his way" (Psalm 37:23). We often make a great mistake, thinking that God is not guiding us at all, because we cannot see far in front. But this is not His method. He only undertakes... Read more →

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:17,18). There is one miracle which does occur often today.... Read more →

"Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life" (John 4:14). There is a saying which emphasizes the difference between leading a horse to water... Read more →

A man came to my home recently seeking for peace. He was a deacon who had held several church offices, and was well regarded as a fine Christian man in his community. But on this day he had driven over two hundred miles because he heard me give a message... Read more →

Lamb of God, our souls adore Thee,    While upon Thy face we gaze; There the Father’s love and glory    Shine in all their brightest rays; Thy almighty power and wisdom    All creation’s works proclaim; Heaven and earth alike confess Thee    As the ever great I AM. Son of God, Thy... Read more →

There can be no true conversion without conviction of sin. It is one thing to agree that I am a sinner: it is quite another thing to experience the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life. Many have forgotten that the message is repentance toward God as well... Read more →

Just like a skilled painter creating a perfect likeness through masterful brushtrokes, the following Scriptures paint a clear portrait of the one whom the Lord calls “blessed,” or truly and deeply happy. Is it a portrait of you? • Happy is the man whom God correcteth. Job 5:17 • Blessed... Read more →

“[Samson] slew a thousand men … and he was sore athirst” (Judges 15:15,18). It is quite common for God’s people, when they have enjoyed a great deliverance, to find a little trouble too much for them. Samson slays a thousand Philistines, and then faints for a little water! Jacob wrestles... Read more →

“O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river” (Isaiah 48:18). The peace of God is a higher thing than comfort, a deeper thing than joy, and a more solid thing than rest. While my comforts may be diminished, my joy be disturbed,... Read more →