He that watereth shall be watered also himself. Prov. 11: 25. Christ presents to us who are athirst the water of life, that we may drink freely; when we do this we have Christ within us as a well of water springing up into everlasting life. Then our words are full of moisture. We are […]
Author: Nicholas Taylorson
From One Source Only
Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1: 17. Your strength and growth in grace come only from one source. If when you are tempted and tried you stand bravely for the right, victory is yours. You are one step nearer to perfection of Christian character. A holy light from heaven fills the chambers […]
When We Fail
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. Micah 7: 8. Nothing but divine power can regenerate the human heart and imbue souls with the love of Christ, which will ever manifest itself with love for those […]
We Must Follow On
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning. Hosea 6: 3. Christ came to teach the human family the way of salvation, and He made this way so plain that a little child can walk in it. He bids His disciples follow on […]
In Humility
Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5: 5. The confiding love and unselfish devotion manifested in the life and character of John present lessons of untold value to the Christian church. John did not naturally possess the loveliness of character that his later experience […]
First, an Empty Heart
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Mark 12: 30, 31. On these two commandments the whole […]
Through Simple, Trusting Faith
The grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim. 1: 14. It is your privilege ever to grow in grace, advancing in the knowledge and love of God, if you maintain the sweet communion with Christ it is your privilege to enjoy. In the simplicity […]
Daily Prayer Essential
If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9: 23. If we would develop a character which God can accept, we must form correct habits in our religious life. Daily prayer is as essential to growth in grace, and even to spiritual […]
HOW TO GROW
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3: 18. It is the privilege of the young, as they grow in Jesus, to grow in spiritual grace and knowledge. We may know more and more of Jesus through an interested searching of the Scriptures, and then […]
THE DIVINE ORDER OF GROWTH
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. Mark 4: 28. He who gave this parable created the tiny seed, gave it its vital properties, and ordained the laws that govern its growth. And the truths which the parable teaches were […]