”My soul magnifies the Lord". Mary's heart welled up in praise at the events that had overtaken her. God's goodness and graciousness to her was overwhelming. As her cousin joined her, the two women were able to rejoice together in what God was doing. This should be the lasting sentiment of all our lives once ... Read more

”you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ". The Son of God left the glory of heaven to enter our world through the womb of a woman. He lived and mingled unrecognised with the world of His day to give Himself as a sacrifice for the sin of the world. Freely and willingly and ... Read more

”Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool". The Lord has done great things for His people and expects them to say so. It is when we bow low before Him that we exalt Him high. False humility draws attention to itself: true humility ensures that the Lord fills the horizon. It ... Read more

”for me". Have you never opened a parcel, stared in amazement at its content and then exclaimed "For me?" The gospel is a blessing because its message is so personal. It is something of great value to all who receive it. All that we read happened when Jesus came to earth and lived and loved ... Read more

”I will make all my mountains a way". This is what Jehovah said to His People Israel and it is a promise He has never rescinded. Mountains have not been removed either, and the path over them often appears to be impassable. But those who commit their lives to the Lord will never be confounded. ... Read more

”his hand is stretched out still". It is stretched out even though God's people have not sought the Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God and Prince of Peace provided. Men and women in all generations, realising their waywardness towards God, have asked, 'Does God still care?' The Lord is plentiful in mercy, full of compassion and ever ... Read more

”blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord". It is worth referring to Jeremiah to see God's assurances to those who put their trust in Him. 1. Like a tree planted by water - never suffering from drought. 2. Sending out roots by the stream - the more it spreads the more nourishment it ... Read more

"as I was with Moses, so I will be with you".  What God has done for others, He can do for you! You will never be someone else or do exactly what they did, but as the Lord was with His servants in time past, upholding and providing for them, so He will be with ... Read more

"I will give peace in the land".   Peace in the land when the people make the Lord their God. Yet where peace is found it is soon broken by one or another. The blessed truth today is that in a world of war and strife, Jesus brings peace to the heart. In the heart of ... Read more

<p><b>"Let my prayer come before you".  </b> The Psalmist seems to express the fear of so many, namely that his prayers are intercepted and never reach the Lord Himself. As though there is a selection committee deciding which petitions are worthy of attention. Can God, who describes the nations as a drop in a bucket ... Read more