Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 Those who have glimpses of the perfection of Christ’s character will be filled with a longing to become like Him. They will desire to be peacemakers and
Harmony
A Friend to the Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 The pure in heart shall see God. While all shall behold Christ as a judge, the pure in heart shall behold Him as a friend; for Jesus has
Fruits of Mercy
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 It is the duty of the children of God to be all light in the Lord and scatter blessings upon the path of others. They are not to say, “Be
Hungering for Righteousness
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 The true bread of life is found only in Christ. Those who do not recognize that the bounties of rich grace, the heavenly banquet, have
Meekness, a Fruit of the Spirit
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Those who have humbly sought God for comfort and peace in the midst of trial have had imparted to them the gentleness of Christ. Those who have learned of
Ministry of Comfort
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 The Lord works through human instrumentalities and has commissioned to His followers the duty of ministering to those who are desponding and distressed. There are hearts all around us
Remedy for Soul Poverty
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 These comforting words of Christ are addressed not to the proud, not to the boastful and self-conceited, but to those who realize their own weakness
Beholding Christ
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Through the power that Jesus gives, we can be “more than conquerors.” But we cannot manufacture
Compassionate Companionship
You who are troubled rest with us. 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Let us not forget that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. The compassionate Savior invites all to come to Him. Let us believe the words of our Lord
The Lord’s Vineyard
There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it. Matthew 21:33. (Read Matthew 21:33-41.) A description of this vineyard is given in Isaiah: “Now will I sing to my well-beloved a song of my beloved touching
Unshareable Oil
Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Matthew 25:1 Though five of these virgins are represented as wise and five as foolish, all had lamps. They
Dig
I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. John 16:12, 13 The Lord Jesus had precious truth to
By the Light
He who believes in the Son has everlasting life. John 3:36 Those who are truly children of God are believers, not doubters and chronic grumblers…. Through all ages and in every nation those that believe that Jesus can and will save
Unquestioning Faith
The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. John 4:50 In the city of Capernaum a nobleman’s son lies sick unto death. In vain his father has tried to save him. A messenger comes
The Only Treasure
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 A character formed after the divine likeness is the only treasure that we can take from this
Precious Time
Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17 Every moment of our probationary time is precious, for it is our time for character-building. We should give most diligent heed to the culture of our spiritual nature. We should
Led by the Spirit
See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 There are two courses of action which we may pursue. One leads us away from God, and shuts us out of His kingdom; and in this path
In My Name
If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. John 14:14 The disciples were unacquainted with the Savior’s unlimited resources and power. He said to them, “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name.” John 16:24. He explained that the
Petitioning God
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. Ephesians 6:18 We are not always so situated that we can enter into our closets to seek God in prayer, but there is no time or place in which it is
Searching
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11 It is of little advantage to skim over the surface
Sunshiny
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 Do not talk of the faults of others. Take care of your own garden. See that your own heart is cleansed by the power
Amazing Love
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like
Truth
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14 The enemy is on the track of every one of us, and if we would resist temptations which assail us from without and
Strength
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 What does God require? Perfection; nothing less than perfection. But if we would be perfect, we must put no confidence in self. Daily we must know and understand that
Wide Awake
Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:11 Satan has ever sought to infatuate the minds of men with subtle mysteries. Thus he
Cheerful
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. Psalm 13:5 The more we reveal the power of an indwelling Saviour, the more of His power will be manifested unto us…. When the farmers seek to