Jesus the Prince of Peace
Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. Matthew 7:12. Wherever the power of intellect, of authority, or of force is employed, and love is not manifestly present, the affections and will of those whom we seek to reach assume a defensive, repelling position, and their strength of […]
Seek Help From Jesus, Not Sinful Humans
Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Matthew 28:20. Christ took humanity upon Himself. He laid aside His royal robe and kingly crown, and stepped down from His high command in the heavenly courts. Clothing His divinity with humanity, Christ encircled the race with His long human arm. He […]
Always Presenting the Word of God
What is written in the law? How do you read it? Luke 10:26. The Saviour made each work of healing an occasion of implanting divine principles in the mind and soul. This was the purpose of His work. He imparted earthly blessings, that He might incline the hearts of men to receive the gospel of […]
A Fountain of Pleasure and Joy
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11. The beauty of the mind, the purity of the soul, revealed in the countenance, will have more power to attract and exert an influence upon hearts than any outward […]
Sympathy to All
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to … give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61:1-3. Christ was a close observer, noticing many things that others passed by. He was ever […]
His Compassion
He took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. Mark 10:16. As Jesus ministers in the streets of the cities, mothers with their sick and dying little ones in their arms press through the throng, seeking to come within reach of His notice. Behold these mothers, pale, weary, almost […]
