The Training Necessary for Heaven
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10. The Lord will work for those who put their trust in Him. Precious victories will be gained by the faithful. Precious lessons will be learned. Precious experiences will be realized that will be of […]
God Speaks Through the Silence
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:9. By permitting John to be banished to the Isle of Patmos, Christ placed […]
Token of the Everlasting Covenant
And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. Genesis 9:16. Some time ago, we were favored with a view of the most glorious rainbow we ever beheld. We […]
Joy Through Suffering With Christ
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12, 13. We do not always […]
Will You Bear the Refiner’s Fire?
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7. Gold is tried in the fire, that it may be purified from dross; but faith that […]
Have You Counted the Cost?
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33. The world’s Redeemer presents to His followers the plan of the battle in which they are called to engage, and He bids them count the cost. He assures them that angels who excel in strength shall […]
