For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Revelation 18:5 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. – Hebrews 10:17
What a contrast! On one hand God remembers the sins of Babylon and will punish her according to her works—double for what she has done. On the other hand, for those who have trusted His Son, Christ Himself has borne their sin’s harsh sting and God remembers them no more. —Janet Fleming
My chains are gone; I’ve been set free My God, my Saviour has ransomed me; And like a flood His mercy reigns, Unending love, amazing grace. —Chris Tomlin
There comes a time when the Christian realizes that to be part of God’s family is all that really matters. The highs and lows of life pass away and are not a sufficient anchor for the soul. But a heart submitted to God, content in His place of choosing (though not always ours) enjoys a peace and serenity others can see. What testimony is a Christian who is caught up in the affairs of this world, bemoaning losses and unfulfilled desires? Dwell in the confidence that God is your portion! Make dwelling in Him your one heart’s desire. —Deborah Manera
God, You have made us for Yourself, And our hearts are restless, Till they find their rest in You. —Augustine
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)
This is David’s message for all those who have been betrayed by a close friend. David expected to be mistreated and oppressed by his enemies, but the betrayal of a fellow companion, who he had worshipped God with, was overwhelming. The smooth, illusory words of his tormentor cut David’s heart like a sharp sword. Although he anguished in the trial, he was determined to call on the Lord day and night until deliverance came. The Lord supported David through this hurtful experience and He will likewise render justice on your behalf and apply salve to your grieving heart. —W. A. H.
Cast thy burden on the Lord, only lean upon His Word; Thou wilt soon have cause to bless His eternal faithfulness. —R. Hill
Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord’s wrath… Zephaniah 1:18
Silver and gold represent security and assure a comfortable future, in the world of men. But such currency has no value in eternity. The apostle Peter wrote, “…ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold…But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Pet. 1:18-19). The only currency that has any value before God is the precious blood of the Lord Jesus. Only those who have availed themselves of this provision can know eternal peace and security. —W. H. Burnett
The rich man was there, but his money had melted and vanished away; A pauper he stood in the judgment, his debts were too heavy to pay. — Bertram H. Shadduck
…who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord? 1 Chronicles 29:5 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1
For the tabernacle, the people who were “willing hearted” brought offerings of their possessions for the work (Ex. 36:7). For the temple, willing people were called on to consecrate their service to the Lord. Now, in the church, we are called to willingly offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God. Have you? It’s our reasonable service. —Rex Trogdon
Take my life and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands, and let them move, at the impulse of Thy love. —Frances Ridley Havergal
“This well presented book incorporates scanned copies of the Precious Seed Magazines from their inception in September 1945 to the May-June 1948 issue. It is attractively bound and the front cover is a copy of the 1945 original, meticulously reproduced in colour by artist Katie Piper (nee Smith).
The names of committee members and contributors will no doubt stir many memories for older readers who remember the ministry of men such as W. E. Vine, W. Trew and J. M. Davies. The Readers’ Questions in each issue are answered by E. W. Rogers, with many most appropriate to the present day. The reports of Gospel Work are particularly interesting. The numbers attending tent meetings and other outreach work are at times quite staggering, when compared with the relatively few who show any interest in the gospel in our day, despite genuine effort and prayerful concern on the part of many believers. A further point of interest to note is the number of assemblies mentioned, and apparently thriving, just seventy years ago, but which are now no longer in existence or greatly reduced numerically.
The March-April 1947 issue highlights the decline of sound biblical teaching in schools. To seek in some way to address this problem, a magazine page was dedicated to teaching for children. The trustees enlisted the help of two public school teachers to undertake this responsibility. With teaching for younger children and those through teenage years, this has developed into the Young Precious Seed published in the current magazines.
The articles reproduced cover a wide range of teaching from both Old and New Testaments, remaining consistently faithful to the stated purpose of Precious Seed as being to encourage the study of the scriptures, the practice of New Testament church principles and interest in gospel work.
Whether reading through or just ‘dipping in’, this book is far more than a window on a bygone age, more an encouragement to all believers that we have before us in our day an open door.”
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5 …there is no searching of his understanding. Isaiah 40:28
How often in frustration, despair, or grief, we exclaim, “You don’t understand! No one understands!” While it is true that human comfort, although appreciated, is limited, our loving heavenly Father’s understanding is unsearchable and beyond measure. Our Lord Jesus was a “man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3). He can sympathize and understand everything we’re going through, because He has been there (Heb. 4:15). —E. V.
O yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Saviour cares. —Frank E. Graeff
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? Rev. 15:4 …we rest on thee, and in thy name we go… 2 Chronicles 14:11
Whenever we gather in His name, we testify to His worthiness to be in the centre. When we truly appreciate His worth and with due reverence, glorify His name, we become worshippers. That leads to a willingness to go in His name with the gospel, trusting only Him, and engaging in spiritual warfare. —Pete Smith
Thy Name we bless, Lord Jesus! That name all names excelling: How great Thy love, all praise above, Should every tongue be telling. —Samuel Tregelles
Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? John 18:38 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 2 Timothy 4:4
Hollywood, the news media and most educational institutions have tried to sell the idea that we must be tolerant of what they define as truth. Their philosophy of “moral relativism” paints believers as intolerant bigots. Let us not be duped by the lies of the god of this world. Jesus Christ is the truth! He is the only One that can change lives. His message is the only one that brings peace and forgiveness. The world will be tolerant of everything but that! —Sid Halsband
Faint not, Christian! Though in rage, Satan doth thy soul engage; Take thee faith’s anointed shield, bear it to the battle-field. —James Evans
Giving thanks unto the Father…Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness… Colossians 1:12-13
While in Israel our guide introduced us to a plant that has an affinity for salt. Absorbing salt from the earth transforms it and also gives its leaves a salty taste. Through our new birth, God implanted within us a new nature with a desire for His Son. This enables us to partake of His divine nature that permanently indwells us (1 John 3:9). Feeding upon Christ through His Word empowers us to victory over sin, gradually molding us into His image. As the plant, so we become like what we eat. Our regeneration gives us both the desire and the power to please Him (Phil. 2:13). —George Ferrier
Through death into life everlasting He passed, and we follow Him there; O’er us sin no more hath dominion, for more than conqu’rors we are! —Helen Howarth Lemmel
