Acts 7:59-60

Christ, on the cross, out of the deep gulf of woe into which, by the sins of the world, he found himself sinking, cried out in anguish, " My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" and, receiving strength in his soul, he soon exclaimed with expiring breath, " Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." He tasted death; tasted far more of it than the believer is called to do; and knew the blessedness of having one to look to in his expiring hour. Well knows he therefore how precious it is...

John 14:1-2

The words of the fourteenth chapter of John were spoken by the Master to His friends in a time of deep grief which seemed inconsolable. Yet He said, "Let not your heart be troubled." This seemed a strange thing to say to those men that night. How could they keep their hearts from being troubled in such circumstances? To think of all that Jesus had grown to be to them! For three years they had been members of His personal...

A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow.Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. § For so He...