Category Archives: Bible

October 2 “And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place.” (Luke 9:10.) IN order to grow in grace, we must be much alone. It is not in society that the soul grows most vigorously. In one single quiet hour of prayer it will often make more Progress than in days ofContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

2 OCTOBER From strength to strength ‘And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?’ Genesis 18:17SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Genesis 18:17–33 The farther we proceed in the history of Abraham, we find his privileges and blessings still increase. When the Lord called him, he went forth not knowing whither; heContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

October 1st The sphere of exaltation Jesus leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves. Mark 9:2. We have all had times on the mount, when we have seen things from God’s standpoint and have wanted to stay there; but God will never allow us to stay there. The test of our spiritualContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”

October 1 “It is good for me that I have been afflicted.” (Psalm 119:71.) IT is a remarkable circumstance that the most brilliant colors of plants are to be seen on the highest mountains, in spots that are most exposed to the wildest weather. The brightest lichens and mosses, the loveliest gems of wild flowers,Continue reading “Streams in the Desert”

1 OCTOBER (PREACHED NEW YEAR’S MORNING, 1770) O look to Jesus ‘I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.’ 1 Corinthians 15:31SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Psalm 33:1–22 The advantages of dying daily:(i) it has an immediate tendency to maintain in our souls a constant reverence of God, whichContinue reading “365 days with Newton”