Chief Shepherd
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.—1 Peter 5:2 God’s care for His heritage is unceasing. He suffers no affliction to come upon His children but such as is essential for their present and eternal good. He will purify […]
Everlasting Friend
“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”—Matthew 6:20 Every opportunity to help a brother in need, or to aid the cause of God in the spread of the truth, is a pearl that you can send beforehand and deposit in the bank of heaven for safekeeping. God is testing and proving you. He has […]
Heavenly Merchantman
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls.”—Matthew 13:45 The gospel of Christ is a blessing that all may possess. The poorest are as well able as the richest to purchase salvation; for no amount of worldly wealth can secure it. It is obtained by willing obedience, by giving ourselves to […]
Divine Companion
“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.—Matthew 28:20 We bear about in our body the dying of the Lord Jesus, which is life and salvation and righteousness to us. Wherever we go, there is the recollection of One dear to us. We are abiding in Christ by a living […]
Creator of the World
Yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things.—1 Corinthians 8:6 Silas and Timothy had “come from Macedonia” to help Paul, and together they labored for the Gentiles. To the heathen, as well as to the […]
Heavenly Benefactor
Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!—Psalm 107:8 If Christians would associate together, speaking to each other of the love of God and of the precious truths of redemption, their own hearts would be refreshed and they would refresh one […]
