PSALMS
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Psalms 45 and 46

Psalms 45: 10 – 17
If we desire to share these blessings, we must hearken to CHRIST’s word.
We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. HE must be our LORD as well as our SAVIOUR; all idols must be thrown away, that we may give him our whole heart. And here is good encouragement, thus to break off from former alliances. The beauty of holiness, both on the church and on particular believers, is, in the sight of CHRIST, of great price, and very amiable. The work of grace is the workmanship of the Spirit, it is the image of CHRIST upon the soul, a partaking of the Divine nature. It is clear of all sin, there is none in it, nor does any come from it. There is nothing glorious in the old man or corrupt nature; but in the new man, or work of grace upon the soul, everything is glorious. The robe of CHRIST’s righteousness, which he has wrought out for His church, the FATHER imputes unto her, and bestows upon her. None are brought to CHRIST, but those whom the FATHER brings. This notes the conversion of souls to HIM. The robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation, the change of raiment CHRIST has put upon her. Such as strictly cleave to CHRIST, loving HIM in singleness of heart, are companions of the bride, who partake of the very same grace, enjoy the same privileges, and share in one common salvation. These, every one, shall be brought to the King; not one lost or left behind. Instead of the Old Testament church, there shall be a New Testament church, a Gentile church. In the believing hope of our everlasting happiness in the other world, let us always keep up the remembrance of CHRIST, as our only way thither; and transmit the remembrance of HIM to succeeding generations, that HIS name may endure for ever.

OLD TESTAMENT
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2 Kings 3: 1 – 27

2 Kings 3: 20 – 27
It is a blessing to be favoured with the company of those who have power with GOD, and can prevail by their prayers.
A kingdom may be upheld and prosper, in consequence of the fervent prayers of those who are dear to GOD. May we place our highest regard upon such as are most precious in HIS account. When sinners are saying Peace, peace, destruction comes upon them: despair will follow their mad presumption. In satan’s service and at his suggestion, such horrid deeds have been done, as cause the natural feelings of the heart to shudder; like the king of Moab’s sacrificing his son. It is well not to urge the worst of men to extremities; we should rather leave them to the judgment of GOD.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Mark 8: 1 – 21

Mark 8: 1 – 10
Our LORD JESUS encouraged the meanest to come to HIM for life and grace. CHRIST knows and considers our frames. The bounty of CHRIST is always ready; to show that, HE repeated this miracle. HIS favours are renewed, as our wants and necessities are. And those need not fear want, who have CHRIST to live upon by faith, and do so with thanksgiving.