The rich young ruler came to Jesus with a sincere request; “Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” [Mark 10:17ff.]. Jesus answered him and said, “One thing thou lackest.” He had several other things, but one thing was missing. He had lots of money, but wealth cannot purchase salvation. [...]
Devotional "In thee the fatherless findeth mercy." Hosea 14:3 This is an excellent reason for casting away all other confidences and relying upon the Lord alone. When a child is left without its natural protector, our God steps in and becomes his guardian: so also when a man has lost every object of [...]
The Christian need never expect the world to applaud his efforts, even when engaged in so lofty an occupation as preaching the Gospel of Christ. Paul has time on his hands while in Athens waiting for Silas and Timothy to join him. [Acts 17]. As he looks upon that ancient city with its grand [...]
Devotional "I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely." Revelation 21:6. The grace that is in Christ Jesus must, from its very nature, be unpurchasable. It implies absolute poverty in the creature and infinite affluence in God. Could it, by any possibility, be purchased, [...]
In God’s work, each Christian is but a foot soldier. God is the great Commander, working all things according to His own will. It is necessary that we wait on Him for our marching orders and instructions. He will direct us at the right time, to the right place, with the right word. [...]
Devotional "God, that comforteth those that are cast down." — 2 Corinthians 7:6 And who comforteth like Him? Go to some poor, melancholy, distressed child of God; tell him sweet promises, and whisper in his ear choice words of comfort; he is like the deaf adder, he listens not to the voice of the [...]
We can echo the words of Deuteronomy 1:25 when referring to Canada, “It is a good land which the Lord our God doth give us.” The problem is that politically the country is in the control of ungodly men. The Bible teaches that “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when [...]
Today's Devotional Does Christ thus sympathize with us? Does the Lord know our weak frames and remember that we are dust? Then let us go forth in perfect sympathy with Christ in everything, that relates to His truth, His kingdom, His people…Embraced by such a love, and interested in such a sympathy, let [...]
When I started ‘Bits & Pieces’ almost two years ago, I had no idea it would run so long, but here we are at #100. I am happy that many people seem to enjoy the weekly collection of news and views. The first issue (8 March 2020) reported on the new epidemic Covid 19 [...]
Today's Devotional "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both [...]
The Toronto church has just had a blessed week of prayer despite some difficulties. The prayer sessions had to be moved from the church to online-only using Zoom because some people tested positive for Covid. There was a good turnout each night. Devotional messages were brought by Dr. Larry Saunders and the Revs. Reggie [...]
“I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:28 The Lord Jesus gives life to His people, and the life He gives them is eternal: "I give unto them eternal life." He is able to give them this gift of [...]
