Category Archives: Bible

February 3 “And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.” (Mark 1:12.) IT seemed a strange proof of Divine favor. “Immediately.” Immediately after what? After the opened heavens and the dove-like peace and the voice of the Father’s blessing, “Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” It is no abnormalContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

February 2 “In the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft: in his quiver hath he hid me.” (Isa. 49:2.) IN the shadow.” We must all go there sometimes. The glare of the daylight is too brilliant; our eyes become injured, and unable to discern the delicate shadesContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

February 1 “This thing is from me.” (1 Kings 12:24.) “Life’s disappointments are veiled love’s appointments.”—Rev. C. A. Fox. MY child, I have a message for you today; let me whisper it in your ear, that it may gild with glory any storm clouds which may arise, and smooth the rough places upon which youContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

5 FEBRUARY Just wages ‘And Pharaoh’s daughter said unto her, Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the woman took the child, and nursed it.’ Exodus 2:9SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: 2 Samuel 18:24–33 If you conscientiously endeavour to bring up your children for the Lord heContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

4 FEBRUARY Watch over your children ‘And Pharaoh’s daughter said unto her, Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the woman took the child, and nursed it.’ Exodus 2:9SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Hebrews 12:4–12 Parents, being evil, know how to give good gifts to their children—theContinue reading “365 days with Newton”