And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The Lord is able to give thee much more than this. (2 Chronicles 25:9)
If you have made a mistake, bear the loss [...]
Archive for the ‘Peace’ Category
The Lord’s “Much More” {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in C.H. Spurgeon, Devotions, Heaven, II Chronicles, Peace on August 11, 2008 | No Comments »
Hold Your Tongue
Posted in Knowledge, Peace, Proverbs, Scripture, Understanding, Wisdom, Word on July 16, 2008 | No Comments »
He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27-28
The Young Man’s Regret {Fry}
Posted in Death, King, Life, Lost, Love, Mind/Thoughts, Peace, Poetry, Power, Prayer, Shame on July 12, 2008 | No Comments »
When Jesus came to this young man
He asked Him in to dine,
And treated Him right royally
For just a little time.
But then the young man’s ardour dimmed;
His love began to wane;
He soon forgot that Christ was there,
And sought for earthly gain.
Thus did the young man relegate
The Christ to second place,
And with a heart of shame set [...]
The Everlasting Arms {Dugan}
Posted in Deuteronomy, Faith, Grace, Heart, Peace, Poetry, Soul on July 7, 2008 | No Comments »
“The eternal God is thy refuge,
and underneath
are the everlasting arms”
(Deut. 33:27)
Gracious God, as on the threshold
Of another day I stand:
Let it be with faith undaunted,
Waiting Thy divine command.
I would be renewed in courage,
Calm of soul when aught alarms,
Ever mindful that beneath me,
Are the everlasting arms.
From the ills, the cares, the sorrows,
And the storms upon Life’s [...]
Comforted {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Affliction, Blessing, Devotions, Grace, Heart, Heaven, J.R. Miller, Joy, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Repentance, Righteousness, Sin on June 25, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
We do not usually regard sorrowing people as blessed. Here, however, is a special beatitude for mourners. In particular, Jesus probably meant penitent mourners. In all this world there is nothing so precious before God as tears of contrition; no diamonds or pearls shine with [...]
Humility {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Blessing, Devotions, Gift, Gospel, Heart, Heaven, Humility, J.R. Miller, Life, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Pride on June 12, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3
This beatitude is not pronounced upon the poor in earthly condition; for one may be very poor and yet very proud, or one may be rich in worldly goods and yet be very lowly in spirit. Neither is it on the poor [...]
Watch Your Words {unknown}
Posted in Heart, Life, Mouth/Tongue, Peace, Poetry, Psalms, Truth, Word on June 4, 2008 | No Comments »
“Let the word’s of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart,
be acceptable in thy sight,
O Lord, my strength,
and my redeemer.”
{Psalm 19:14 }
Keep a watch on your words, my darlings,
For words are wonderful things;
They are sweet like the bees’ fresh honey,
Like the bees, they have terrible stings.
They can bless like the warm, glad sunshine,
And brighten a [...]
As Thy Days {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Devotions, Faith, Grace, J.R. Miller, Law, Peace, Strength on June 3, 2008 | No Comments »
There is in the Bible no promise of grace in advance of the need. God does not say he will put strength into our arm for the battle while we are in quiet peace and the battle is yet far off. When the conflict is at hand the strength will be given. He does not [...]
Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose {Wesley}
Posted in Death, Heaven, Holiness, Joy, Life, Love, Name, Peace, Poetry, Power, Salvation, Sin, Soul on May 31, 2008 | No Comments »
Thou hidden Source of calm repose,
Thou all-sufficient Love Divine,
My help and refuge from my foes,
Secure I am, if Thou art mine;
And lo! from sin, and grief, and shame,
I hide me, Jesus, in Thy Name.
Thy mighty Name salvation is,
And keeps my happy soul above;
Comfort it brings, and power, and peace,
And joy, and everlasting love;
To me, with [...]
Thy Burden Bearer {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in Burdens, C.H. Spurgeon, Devotions, Faith, Holy Spirit, Love, Peace, Prayer, Pride, Psalms, Sin, Temptation, Trust, Wisdom, Word on May 27, 2008 | No Comments »
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.”
–Psalm 55:22
Care, even though exercised upon legitimate objects, if carried to excess, has in it the nature of sin. The precept to avoid anxious care is earnestly inculcated by our Saviour, again and again; it is reiterated by the apostles; and it is one which [...]
Blessed “Afterward” {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in Affliction, C.H. Spurgeon, Cross, Devotions, Evil, Heaven, Hebrews, Holiness, Joy, Life, Patience, Peace, Rest, Soul on May 21, 2008 | No Comments »
“Afterward.”
–Hebrews 12:11
How happy are tried Christians, afterwards. No calm more deep than that which succeeds a storm. Who has not rejoiced in clear shinings after rain? Victorious banquets are for well-exercised soldiers. After killing the lion we eat the honey; after climbing the Hill Difficulty, we sit down in the arbour to rest; after traversing [...]
Spiritual Hunger {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Abundance, Blessing, Communion, Consecration, Devotions, Faithfulness, Gift, Heart, Heaven, J.R. Miller, Life, Love, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Righteousness, Soul on May 14, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
Matthew 5:6
It strikes us somewhat strangely at first that there should be a beatitude for dissatisfaction. We know that peace is promised to the Christian, and peace is calm repose and satisfied restfulness. The words “hunger and thirst” appear to suggest [...]
