"Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out". This request voiced by the foolish maidens ranks among those not granted. "Go and buy it for yourselves" was the quick reply, but regrettably it was too late. "Send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my ... Read more

"my tongue is the pen of a ready writer". So is everyone's who has tasted of the good things of the Lord. When the blessing of God is yours you ought to be able to talk freely about it. The tongue that speaks fearlessly in the Lord's Name has sometimes lost its owner a lot ... Read more

"Man shall not live by bread alone". These words are Jesus' reply to the Devil's temptation. Firstly, they tell us quite clearly that any life that exists for physical and fleshly satisfaction alone is incomplete and inadequate. In fact, it is little more than existence if it has no spiritual dimension above the satisfying of ... Read more

"How can you believe? ". By removing the obstacles to faith. A reminder of some of them may help: Doubt - a deadly exercise dependent upon looking for the weaknesses instead of jumping on the passing opportunity. Reason - a misguided notion that the mental process is more valid than the counsel of God. Unwillingness ... Read more

"What must I do to be saved? ". First, you need to admit you are lost. The Philippian jailer's question arising out of his unusual circumstances shows that he recognised his need. Second, you need to know that the Lord Jesus Christ can save you and is ready to do so. His atoning death on ... Read more

"Pharoah was wroth with his servants". Some men's wrath boils up quickly and disappears just as fast. It is what happens between the two that gives cause for concern. In the case of Pharoah, his exiled butler had his job back while his exiled baker went to the gallows. To some extent we all suffer ... Read more

"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? ". There'll be too many of us to punish - there won't you know. What percentage were drowned in the Flood or perished in the Red Sea? God is a God of love and He'll be merciful to us - He won't you know. His ... Read more

"Will a man make gods for himself". Over and again he will! And when they are worn out he will replace them. The following is a short list of the gods man will fabricate. You may wish to add to it : self another person pleasure secret sin money attaining fame anything occupying the throne ... Read more

"one pearl of great price". Outstanding! Nothing like it before! Worth selling all to get possession of it - and many are ready to do this! Such is the description that Jesus gave of admission to the kingdom of heaven. It is priceless and worth disposing of all else in order to get it. When ... Read more

"From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised". So it is! Throughout the day, as disciples of Jesus commit their work to Him, they praise Him. Their prayer of gratitude for His faithfulness every night praises Him. Great companies praise Him; individuals praise His Name ... Read more