Daily Grace Gems

Heaven’s great store-house! (James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ!” Ephesians 1:3 “The unsearchable riches of Christ!” Ephesians 3:8 The Lord Jesus is Heaven’s great store-house, in whom is laid […]

He never thought that he would sink into Hell! (James Smith, “Suppose I Should Die Suddenly!” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio Death has a voice–it is sent with a message to us. It says, “I am coming for yousoon! Be ready!” Sudden death reminds us . . .   that time is short,   that life is

Afterwards you will understand! (James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “You do not understand now what I am doing, but afterwards you will understand.” John 13:7 We are to walk by faith, not by sight. We are to trust His heart, when we cannot trace His hand! We are to believe Him, when we cannot

His teaching makes practical Christians! (James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name–He will teach you all things!” John 14:26 The Holy Spirit is the Teacher of the church. To Him the promise refers, “All Your children shall be taught of the Lord,

Look up! (James Smith, A New Year’s Motto” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio“Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” Luke 21:28 We are entering upon a new year, we shall have . . .  new toils,   new trials,   new temptations,   new troubles. In whatever state, in

What is man? (by Don Fortner)  Play Audio!  Download Audio Hebrews 2:6, “What is man, that You are mindful of him?” What is man?In the light of God’s greatness and glory, it is an astonishing thing that God should be mindful of man–especially when we see the answer given in the Bible to the question,

Watch His hand! (James Smith, “Direction For the Perplexed” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 This implies that God is always present with us, is willing

The object of God’s tender, perfect and ceaseless care! (James Smith, “Divine Care!” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 Our cares must be cast upon our God, or they will prove a burden too heavy for us–they will depress, bewilder, and make

The Rest! (James Smith, “The Rest!” 1865) Play Audio!  Download Audio “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 We shall consider these words as referring to HEAVENLY rest:  our Father’s house,   our Savior’s home, and   our eternal dwelling-place! To the weary and way-worn, there is something delightful in

In a few days, I may be in Hell! (James Smith, “A Solemn Thought!” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Are not my days few?” Job 10:20 You may be living as if you thought that your days would be many–living in sin and in folly, and neglecting your everlasting concerns! You may be planning and