May 15

I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.—Hebrews 13:5

IN all times of perplexity, or doubt, or fear—in the hour of deep affliction and trial, do I keep in mind this blessed promise? Do not all God's mercies in the past, as well as all his pledges for the future, give full ground for the assurance that he will provide for the present? And in this confidence may not my soul be at rest? Is it my constant prayer, that I may more and more trust his providence to provide for all my need?

Those who are the subjects of Christ's love, he will never leave. For he pardoned them when they were enemies, and he will not leave them now they are his friends.—CHARNOCK.

When God has said, "Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness," what more can you need? If a man cannot bear his whole weight on a promise like this, then what can support him? The everlasting rocks would be insufficient. Lay it up, then, among your choicest treasures. Hide it in your heart. Rest upon it with unwavering faith. Call it to your aid in every emergency; and you shall find it more precious than gold; yea, than much fine gold.

Dost thou ask when comes his hour?

'Tis when he can aid thee best;

Trust his faithfulness and power,

Trust in him, and quiet rest.

Suffer, hope, and calmly wait;

Jesus never comes too late!