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Paul’s estimate of himself (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11 This was Paul’s estimate of himself: “less than the least of all saints,” and “the chief of sinners.” The more we know of ourselves and of Jesus . . . the more shall […]
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To nourish a serpent in the bosom! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Pride is one of our greatest evils! To indulge pride, is to nourish a serpent in the bosom! The grace of God always humbles us; and it is only as
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We know not what this day may bring forth! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “I will surely do you GOOD!” Genesis 32:12 Though this promise was given to Jacob, it was not confined to him, but is intended for all his spiritual seed. It is thus that God speaks
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Find rest, O my soul, in God alone! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 There is no rest for the Christian in this world. There will
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We shall wither, fade, and die! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall!” Isaiah 64:6 What a contrast between an unchangeable God, and a sinner withering like
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Go to Him just as you are, and receive from Him all you need! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Come unto Me!” Matthew 11:28 Jesus calls you to His throne of grace.
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He cannot love you more! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
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Carry all your concerns to Him in the arms of faith! James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit” LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Casting all your care upon Him, because He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 The Lord
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Poor in self–rich in Jesus! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Lord’s people are all poor; they see and feel that sin has stripped them of every excellence; and has left them wretched, and
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Our great lesson! (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “I will instructyou.” Psalm 32:8 At best we know but little, and we are slowto learn. But the Lord has promised to instruct us. The Lord’s teaching always produces . . . humility, self-loathing, confidence in God, zeal for His glory,