Newly installed elders are just opening their eyes to the task the Lord gives them, and it is not an easy one. You who have never served before are likely more than a little awestruck by the responsibility. To rule Christ’s church?! It is beyond your abilities. Even you who sat in the elders’ bench before are awed, because experience taught you actually how weighty the work is—far beyond any natural abilities you have. Am I qualified for this work? That is the question that follows you to the elders’ pew to supervise the preaching, that goes with you on...

“Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word.” Psalm 119:41 Every child of God lives in constant need of Jehovah’s mercies. We may all expect difficulties and hardship in our pilgrimage. It is through much tribulation that we enter into the kingdom of God. Whether single or married, young or old, in the work place or in the home, we are bound to experience turmoil. Circumstances make our spiritual walk difficult, so much so that at times we might wonder if we are able to continue. How we need God’s mercies! Mercy...