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Evening, January 15 Scripture: “But I give myself unto prayer.”(Psalm 109:4) Lying tongues were busy against the reputation of David, but he did not defend himself; he moved the case into a higher court, and pleaded before the great King himself. Prayer is the safest method of replying to words of hatred. The Psalmist […] Evening, January 14 Scripture: “Beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”(Matthew 14:30) Sinking times are praying times with the Lord’s servants. Peter neglected prayer at starting upon his venturous journey, but when he began to sink his danger made him a suppliant, and his cry though late was not too late. […] Evening, January 13 Scripture: “The iron did swim.”(2 Kings 6:9) The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost, and as it was borrowed, the honour of the prophetic band was likely to be imperilled, and so the name of their God to be compromised. Contrary to all expectation, the iron was made to mount from the […] Evening, January 12 Scripture: “I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.”(Job 36:2) We ought not to court publicity for our virtue, or notoriety for our zeal; but, at the same time, it is a sin to be always seeking to hide that which God has bestowed upon us for the good of […] Evening, January 11 Scripture: “I have prayed for thee.”(Luke 22:32) How encouraging is the thought of the Redeemer’s never- ceasing intercession for us. When we pray, he pleads for us; and when we are not praying, he is advocating our cause, and by his supplications shielding us from unseen dangers. Notice the word […] |
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