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At Hand
At hand. How often do we use these words! At hand—it means it is coming soon; it is almost there. For one, the study in college or university is at hand; for someone else, marriage or a new job is at hand. Soon things will change. A new phase will come in our life, and we do not know w ...
The Life of Moses (9)
The king of Egypt hardened his heart in spite of all the serious callings that had come to him. Then the last plague followed—all the firstborn in the land of Egypt would die, but for Israel there would be deliverance. The blood of the lamb was a covering against the sword of God’s jus ...
Meekness
God’s children are called “meek.” In Galatians 5 Paul listed it as one of the fruits of the Spirit. In true conversion, God takes away the stony heart and gives a heart of flesh. A meek and quiet spirit is precious in God’s sight. It is a blessing when the Word of God is received in me ...
The Practice of Self-Denial
The question was once put to an old minister as to how far he had progressed in the part of self-denial. He answered, “I have yet to begin with it.”Christ placed it as a requirement for his disciples in Matthew 16:24, even as a necessity for those who would follow Him ...
The Fruits of Holy Baptism (3)
The Establishment of the Covenant Again, we wish to consider one of the fruits of Holy Baptism. It is ultimately a godly institution. God’s institutions are fruitful branches on the spiritual apple tree which is Christ. Abundant fruits c ...
Useful Knowledge
In order to the attaining of all useful knowledge, it is most necessary that we fear God. We are not qualified to profit by the instructions that are given us unless our minds be possessed with a holy reverence of God and every thought within us be brought in obedience to Him.… As all ...
Election: A Stumbling Block?
My dear young friends,Election is from eternity, and the reason for election is the free sovereign pleasure of the Lord. The doctrine of election is a stumbling block for many people. Many church leaders deny election; they teach free will doctrine. They teach that ma ...
The Man Born Blind (5)
The blind man from birth has heard the words of the Lord Jesus, “I must work the works of Him that sent Me.” He feels the clay wherewith the Lord Jesus has anointed his eyes. He has only heard, not seen. His blindness is the obstacle which hinders him from seeing. From a human perspect ...
The Song of a New Heart (4)
Sing unto the LORD; for He hath done excellent things.” The prophet in song wants to praise and thank the Lord. There is much praising in the world. Some praise the gold and silver of the world. To them I want to say, think of the end of your life. Then all the gold and silver of this ...
The Life and Dying of Mientje Vrijdag (1)
We read in Proverbs 10:7a, “The memory of the just is blessed.” The truth of that is confirmed in God’s precious Word. In Hebrews 12:1, it is written with golden letters, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, an ...
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