Contemplations
No Pleasure in Sin
“For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.” (Psalm 5:4) Sin brings pleasure “for a season” to those who practice it (Heb. 11:25), thus the draw to it. But sin in every form and degree is the ultimate affront to a holy...
Aligning and Abiding
“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15) There must be present in every believing soul the unshakeable faith that Jesus is who he says he is – the Son of God, one with the Father. And that...
The Entirety of the Spiritual Blessing in Christ
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3) When a bounteous, benevolent God establishes and secures an everlasting Covenant with his people, he...
The Majestic Greatness of the First and the Last
“And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last.” (Revelation 1:17) In John’s vision of the enthroned King of heaven and earth, the overpowering glory of Christ which outshone...
Adoring God in Quiet Time
"...prepare their heart unto thee," (1Chron. 29:18). Before you come into the sanctuary for worship, or into your closet for prayer, how do you prepare your heart? How are the hearts of the saints prepared to worship? Is our diligence greater to put our hearts in an...
Adore God in Prayer by Alexander Henderson
"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite...
Love to Christ by Thomas Doolittle
"And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love," (1 Cor 13:13). Some graces are particularly suited to our present state of imperfection in this world. At the present time, we live by faith, repent and mourn for sin, live...
How to Get the Most from Reading Your Bible by Thomas Watson
"For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it." (Deu. 32:47). The Christian should take time to get the most out of their bible reading....
The Importance of Divine Meditation by Nathanael Ranew
"But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." (Psa. 1:2). Have you ever considered what it means to meditate on the word of God? Not the practice that New Age gurus do in yoga, or other false religions. But,...
Grace Breeds Delight by Thomas Watson
"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." (Psa. 37:4). Grace breeds delight in God, and delight breeds meditation. Godly meditation of the bible is a duty in which consists the essentials of religion, and which...
Address God with Reverence and Awe by Matthew Henry
"And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD." (Jer. 30:21)....
Introduction to Adoration by Matthew Henry (1662-1714)
"Unto you, O Lord, do we lift up our souls," (Psalm 25:1) When the saints pray to the Lord, they must consider the first part of prayer. This is to address God and adore Him with suitable acknowledgements, professions, and preparatory requests. The God who is to be...