As Christians who have been raised up in Christ to newness of life, we long to live for the glory of the Lord. Deep down in our born again souls there is a spiritual desire to faithfully serve God’s purposes and bring honor to his name with our lives. But sadly, because of our remaining corruptions of sin, this desire is not the only thing rumbling around in our hearts. We also carry with us many ...  Read More

The world is full of enticements that would draw our hearts away from God. Whether it is a desire for wealth, or success, or beauty, or good health, or security, or longevity of life, or notoriety among men, etc.—each of these allurements, in its own peculiar way, come to us with promises of pleasure, peace, and prosperity. In many ways, the things of this world come to us offering to be a better ...  Read More

At the very center of Christianity is the triune God’s unwavering commitment to his own glory. Throughout the sacred pages of Holy Scripture, God is unashamed to declare:“I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols,” (Isaiah 42:8).“For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another,” (Isa...  Read More

In I Peter 2:2 we read the following exhortation:"Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation."I want to bring to your attention three basic truths which the Apostle Peter affirms in this single verse:1. The Word of God is, in Peter's view, "pure". That is to say, the Word of God is untainted by human ignorance, human opinion, or human error. T...  Read More

With the Church throughout the ages, we believe that “the only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continues to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever,” (WSC 21). This statement of truth is the very foundation of the gospel; it is our hope as Christians. In Jesus Christ, the almighty eternal God ...  Read More

Busy, busy, busy,I feel myself to be.So busy keeping busyI forgot priorities.No time to stop and kneel in prayerNo time to read Thy Word,My heart is full of anxious care,My faith is unassured.Martha said to Mary,“Come do the chores with me!”Mary said to Martha,“With Jesus I must first be.”So Martha said to Jesus, “Something must be done!There is much to do and so little time,Make my sister come!”B...  Read More

Note: This post is part of a series of brief devotional reflections upon the Psalms. Before reading the devotional below, take a moment to open your Bible and read the entirety of Psalm 7:1-17. “My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.” - Psalm 7:10 The king is yet again in the heat of a trial. And this test is of the sort that is perhaps one of the hardest for the sinner not to fail...  Read More

Participating in the Lord’s Supper is a wonderful means by which God nourishes the faith of his people, confirms them in the covenant, and comforts them in their salvation by reminding them of the finished work of Jesus Christ in their place. Communion is a gift of God’s grace for weary pilgrims on the hard and narrow heavenly road, (Matt. 7:13-14). God’s people should cherish this sacred supper a...  Read More

Note: This post is part of a series of brief devotional reflections upon the Psalms. Before reading the devotional below, take a moment to open your Bible and read the entirety of Psalm 6:1-10. “The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.” - Psalm 6:9  The psalmist has sinned against the Lord, and the fleeting pleasures of whatever sin he decided to gratify have now left him wallowing ...  Read More

Note: This post is part of a series of brief devotional reflections upon the Psalms. Before reading the devotional below, take a moment to open your Bible and read the entirety of Psalm 5:1-12. "Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies..." - Psalm 5:8 Have you ever noticed what a little turmoil can do to your desire to obey God? When our reputation or well-being is threatened, ...  Read More

The cross was not a gamble,It was due ransom paid in full,Freeing the elect from judgment,While upholding God’s righteous rule.Not a moment of Christ's life was wasted,Nor a drop of his blood shed in vain,But for they who were mercifully chosen,The holy Lamb of God was slain.His blood was spilt in plenty,Yet not for the sins of all,But for all the sins of those destined,To respond to the Spirit’s ...  Read More

Note: This post is part of a series of brief devotional reflections upon the Psalms. Before reading the devotional below, take a moment to open your Bible and read the entirety of Psalm 3:1-8. "I lay down and slept; I woke again, for The Lord sustained me." - Psalm 3:5 Here we have a window through which to gaze upon the vast treasury of peace available to the soul of every Christian. In the midst...  Read More