"treasure hid". The kingdom of heaven is like hidden treasure because men are meeting it every day, yet do not know it. There are some who appreciate something of the wonder heaven must hold yet do not know where to begin looking for it. From others it is hidden by what seems like scales over ... Read more

"The Lord was ready to save me". Hezekiah had let his life get into a mess. Perhaps not so noticeable on the outside, but enough for God to give him notice to put things in order. For this reason Hezekiah called on God to save him. The Lord mercifully did so, with the result that ... Read more

"rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you". There is great strength and blessing in recognising what the Lord has done for you. Moses was instructed by God to bring this truth before the Children of Israel and to rejoice is what God's Word would have us do in ... Read more

"And this is eternal life". Man has been created with both the desire and propensity to live. Most people do not want to die. Man knows he must die, but he thinks about that as little as he can! This zest for living displays itself in a number of ways. One aspect is the way ... Read more

"feed me with the food that is needful for me". A glance at the first part of this verse from the Words of Agur will show that he asked to have neither poverty nor riches. Both can be equally damaging. The writer wanted the Lord to give him just that diet that would enable him ... Read more

"David perceived that the Lord had established him king". David had been both hero of the people and hounded by the monarch since he left the sheepfold. He had led a band of crooks and debtors who came to serve under him in the wilderness and for a year or so had gone over with ... Read more

"Neither was there any among them that lacked". These words obviously apply to material comforts. When the number making up the Early Church was small this was the case. Today the picture is somewhat different though persecution in some parts makes brethren glad to adopt the same policy. Christians are today scattered around the world ... Read more

"who loves to be first". Diotrephes became the cause of much upset within the local Church because of this unchecked desire. The way of the world is to push oneself, trample on others and shout the loudest - if you want to succeed. But things are different in Christ's kingdom. Those wanting to be great ... Read more

"We'll go with you". Not always the wise thing to say, for even the best can be misguided and to go with them would be a mistake. On the other hand companionship, especially when it is extended to those who are cast down, is a kindness. It was when the other disciples agreed to go ... Read more

p>"Even those who challenge God escape". There are those who deliberately flout God's laws and seem to get away with it. As Malachi said, 'the evildoers prosper', whilst those who do right often suffer oppression and hardship. You may have experienced this sort of injustice personally or with someone close to you. The cry of ... Read more