Tag: devotional

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 27 The Lord hath sent strength for thee (Ps.68.28, PBV). The Lord imparts unto us that primary strength of character which makes everything in life work with intensity and decision. We are “strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” And the strength is continuous; reserves…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 26th For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? (Rom. 3:3). I think that I can trace every scrap of sorrow in my life to simple unbelief. How could I be anything but quite happy if I believed always that all…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 25th For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? (Rom. 3:3). I think that I can trace every scrap of sorrow in my life to simple unbelief. How could I be anything but quite happy if I believed always that all…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 24th This is what the Lord says, the Holy One of Israel, the one who formed him, concerning things to come: “How dare you question me about my children! How dare you tell me what to do with the work of my own hands! (Isa 45:11) Our Lord…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 23rd So he said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind he became afraid. And starting to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:29-30) Peter had a little faith in the midst of…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 22nd Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. (Prov 10:12) Rehearse your troubles to God only. Not long ago I read in a paper a bit of personal experience from a precious child of God, and it made such an impression upon me that I…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 21th Now after some days, when he returned to Capernaum, the news spread that he was at home. (Mark 2:1) The polyps which construct the coral reefs, work away under water, never dreaming that they are building the foundation of a new island on which, by-and-by, plants and…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 20th You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying, “This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left. (Isa 30:21) When we are in doubt or difficulty, when many voices urge this course or the other, when…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 19th Grain is crushed, though one certainly does not thresh it forever. The wheel of one’s wagon rolls over it, but his horses do not crush it. (Isa 28:28) Many of us cannot be used to become food for the world’s hunger until we are broken in Christ’s…

Streams in the Desert by Mrs Cowman June 18th Therefore, strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed. (Heb 12:12-13) This is God’s word of encouragement to us to lift up the hands of faith,…