What We See

What We See – Sparks, T. Austin “I beheld the Lord always before my face” (Acts 2:25).  The last part of that quotation could rightly define the nature and object of the ministry of this little paper. Not to propagate a teaching as such; not to constitute a new community; not to support a particular […]

What Will God Do Next?

What Will God Do Next? – Sparks, T. Austin This is an inquiry, not a prophecy. That a new thing needs to be done by the Lord is a growing conviction of many of His servants and people. But is there any reason why we should expect a new movement or further step on the […]

When the Books Are Opened

When the Books Are Opened – Sparks, T. Austin Reading: Romans 16.  An outstanding feature of this chapter is that people are appreciated as people. The Letter itself is a masterpiece of spiritual instruction, Paul’s supreme exposition of the infinite range of redemption. The more striking, then, that place should be given for the names […]

When We Cannot See the Way

When We Cannot See the Way – Sparks, T. Austin “Thy way was in the sea, and thy paths in the great waters” (Psalm 77:19).  You will notice that the above words are taken from one of the eleven Psalms bearing the name of Asaph. You will also know that “Asaph the seer” (2 Chron. […]

Where Are You Looking?

Where Are You Looking? – Sparks, T. Austin Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left. (Proverbs 4:25-27)  Looking unto Jesus…” (Hebrews 12:2)  For the man […]

Where Do You Stand?

Where Do You Stand? – Sparks, T. Austin “And the Lord God called unto the man, and said unto him, Where art thou?” (Genesis 3:9) “Behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9) I John, …was in the isle that is […]

“Wherefore… Let Us Press On”

“Wherefore… Let Us Press On” – Sparks, T. Austin Hebrews 6:1 The Tremendous Importance of Spiritual Maturity The Apostle is distressed. As he writes this letter it is as though from time to time he meets something that almost pulls him up dead. Three times at least he suspends his main theme and puts in […]

“Whither the Tribes Go Up”

“Whither the Tribes Go Up” – Sparks, T. Austin  (Psalm 122:4) “Gather my saints together” (Psalm 1:5) It was a beautiful thought in the mind of God when, in His Divine economy, He prescribed for the periodic convocations of His people. Away back in the time of Moses He commanded that all the males in […]

Why the Strange Ways of God?

Why the Strange Ways of God? – Sparks, T. Austin “But arise, and stand upon thy feet: for to this end have I appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness both of the things wherein thou hast seen me, and of the things wherein I will appear unto thee” (Acts 26:16). […]

Wings

Wings – Sparks, T. Austin ”As an eagle stirs up its nest, Hovers over its young, Spreading out its wings, taking them up, Carrying them on its wings, So the Lord alone led him ” (Deut. 32:11,12)  The Lord’s mind for His people is that they shall have wings, wings that can cope with the […]