Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” There is something striking about…… Read more “A Stronghold in the Day of Trouble”
Category: Daily Braed
The Strength of Being Still
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Stillness can be…… Read more “The Strength of Being Still”
Held by the Hand of God
Isaiah 41:13 “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” There is something deeply personal…… Read more “Held by the Hand of God”
When Fear Speaks, Trust Answers
Psalm 56:3 “What! am I afraid? I will trust in thee.” There is something wonderfully honest about this verse. The psalmist does not pretend that fear never…… Read more “When Fear Speaks, Trust Answers”
When Understanding Is Not Enough
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” There is a particular kind of unease that comes when…… Read more “When Understanding Is Not Enough”
To Be Filled with the Knowledge of His Will
Colossians 1:9 “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be…… Read more “To Be Filled with the Knowledge of His Will”
When Ordinary Work Becomes Holy
Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Yesterday we considered the voice of God saying, “This is…… Read more “When Ordinary Work Becomes Holy”
When God Says, “This Is the Way”
Isaiah 30:21 “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand,…… Read more “When God Says, “This Is the Way””
When Our Motives Need Weighing
Proverbs 16:2 “All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.” We are remarkably good at explaining ourselves…… Read more “When Our Motives Need Weighing”