"Salvation is of the LORD." -Jonah 2:9

"... Perfect, as pertaining to the conscience." —Hebrews 9:9 [KJV] Conscience, or an inward perception of divine truth, is not common to all men; when sin is charged upon it, it perceives its guilt, knows and feels misery, and is filled with wrath. This is the peculiar glory and excellency of the gospel, it brings relief to the conscience. We say, My mind to me a kingdom is; for we feel in our minds the kingdom of Jesus . We enjoy somewhat more in Jesus than outward show and shadow; even inward, substantial comforts. What was that lord the better for the miraculous plenty in Samaria, when for his unbelief, Elisha told him, "thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat of it"? —II Kings 7:19.   The truths of Jesus do not merely amuse our heads and engage our tongues, but we feed on them in our consciences. Like the patriarchs— Hebrews ch. 11 — "We embrace them" as the very joy of our souls. The blood of Christ, through the eternal Spi...

" While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen, are temporal; but the things which are not seen, are eternal." —II Corinthians 4:18 [KJV] The faith of the gospel stamps vanity upon the righteousness, glory, and happiness of every object short of Jesus. When the soul beholds the King in His glory, it pours contempt upon all things beside; all the transient objects of time and sense die in esteem while the crucified Saviour is in view; this is our greatest gain, our chiefest glory. Far, infinitely beyond all the reasonings of vain philosophy, is the Christian's sight by faith, to reconcile his mind to afflictions, endure with patience under, and give victory over them. Thus Moses "endured, seeing Him Who is invisible." —Hebrews 11:27.  Though the eye of nature hath not seen, nor the uncircumcised ear hath heard, nor can the carnal heart conceive the spiritual things of God's ...

" Go back again: for what have I done to thee?" —I Kings 19:20 [KJV] It seems marvellous that the simple act of Elijah casting the skirts of his mantle upon Elisha, should cause him to leave oxen and plough, parents and habitation, to run after a stranger. Doubtless there is a mystery of the Spirit under the history of the letter; the outward act of Elijah could not have had this effect, unless the inward power of the strong Lord had accompanied it. So Peter might have cast his net and toiled all his days ere he had taken a fish with a piece of money in its mouth, unless the Lord Jesus had effected this by His power.  Elijah's passing by Elisha and casting his mantle upon him, and the effect that followed, is a striking resemblance of the Lord, strong in power and wonderful in grace, passing by poor sinners, and casting His mantle of love over us. Call to mind, disciple; endeavour daily to remember that time of love when thy precious Saviour passed by, saw t...

" I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of My hand." —John 10:28 [KJV] Thus excellently speaketh the immortal Hervey, "What words are these! And did they come from Him Who hath all power in heaven and earth? And were they spoken to every unfeigned, though feeble follower of the great Shepherd? Then omnipotence itself must be vanquished before they can be destroyed either by the seduction of fraud, or the assault of violence." The followers of the Lamb want no proof of the divinity of their Lord and Saviour; it is plain from the word of truth; they believe it in their hearts. "The gift of God is eternal life , " saith St. Paul— Romans 6:23 . "I give My sheep eternal life , " saith Jesus; therefore Jesus is both Lord and God.  To give temporal life is not in the power of a finite being; he who gives eternal life, must be, as our Jesus is, the infinite and eternal Jehovah over all...

" And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do ?" —Acts 9:6 [KJV] Such are the effects when sovereign grace reacheth a sinner's heart. When the light of truth shines in the conscience, it makes the stoutest heart to tremble. When Jesus is manifested to the soul, it causes astonishment and creates love. Transient convictions of sin often beget horror of conscience, and they often pass away as the morning cloud and early dew. Such conversions are very common; sinners are frequently turned from one sect and system of opinions to another; yea, also their lives and practices may be reformed, and they may seem to be converted; and often, where is the least cause, there is the greatest confidence; especially, if such persons are confirmed in their hopes by great pretensions to experience, and can talk much of ecstasies and raptures, visions and revelations, which they suppose came from God: while many continue poor, trembling, self-emptie...

"By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God." —Ephesians 2:8 [KJV] Sleep is the image of death; every morning we awake is a kind of new life. In sleep, how insensible of danger! how unable to prevent it! The Lord's mercies are renewed every morning; His watchful providence is our safety. Reflect, O my soul, upon the unmerited love of thy God! Happy for thee, daily to awake and arise from thy bed of slumber with the sense of free grace and sovereign love upon thy heart!  Temporal mercies are heightened and improved by a sense of spiritual and eternal blessings. Disciple, thou livest in a space of time in which thou mayest look back upon eternal love, look forward to eternal glory, and look upon thyself and see what wonders grace has done. Thou art this day called to consider how thou ART saved. First, in the purpose of thy God, ere thou hadst a being, everlasting love which gave thee existence, decreed thy salvation...

NOTE : dear brethren, please read Psalm ch. 32 (short reading) which greatly exalts Christ JESUS, the LORD our righteousness, as it also deeply comforts, cheers and edifies God's elect saints. Please find enclosed a short Gospel message (21 min. 30 sec.). You might have to copy & paste the enclosed link. I'm not sure how to make it a "hyper-link." https://beta.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1192320361560/ The LORD JESUS CHRIST be magnified for ever and ever! With love, " Sinner Saved "   P.S. let us continue to be importunate in prayer unto God Most High: continually asking, seeking & knocking in prayer unto Abba (-Father) in JESUS' name for one another along with much thanksgiving and praise unto our soon coming KING OF GLORY. Be of good cheer brethren-in-Christ for that THE BEST IS YET TO COME!