Stewart Custer

“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all” (Psalm 103:19). Wisdom says, “By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth” (Proverbs 8:16). “He that ruleth his spirit [is better] than he that taketh a city” (Proverbs 16:32). “And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel” (Matthew 2:6). “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful” (Colossians 3:15). “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine” (1 Timothy 5:17).

Golden thought: Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.

[Excerpt adapted from Wonderful Words by Stewart Custer (September 30 reading).]

“The judgments of the Lord are true . . . and in keeping of them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:9, 11). “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you. . . . Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:11–12). “Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour” (1 Corinthians 3:8). “The scripture saith, . . . The labourer is worthy of his reward” (1 Timothy 5:18). “Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward” (2 John 1:8). “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give to every man according as his work shall be” (Revelation 22:12).

Golden thought: The laborer is worthy of his reward.

[Excerpt adapted from Wonderful Words by Stewart Custer (September 23 reading).]

“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:28). “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47). “Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). “To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins” (Acts 10:43). “Christ Jesus: whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God” (Romans 3:25). “Without shedding of blood is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22).

Golden thought: Whosoever believes in Him shall receive remission of sins.

[Excerpt adapted from Wonderful Words by Stewart Custer (September 16 reading).]

“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27). “The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee” (Psalm 9:9–10). “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). “Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge” (Psalm 57:1). “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust” (Psalm 91:2). “But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge” (Psalm 94:22). “Refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living” (Psalm 142:4–5).

Golden thought: The eternal God is your refuge.

[Excerpt adapted from Wonderful Words by Stewart Custer (September 9 reading).]

[Wisdom that is ”from above,” writes James, is “peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated” (James 3:17). This kind of wisdom truly nourishes us with its simplicity and depth. I am pleased to bring to you regular excerpts from Dr. Stewart Custer’s book of daily devotionals—Wonderful Words. Whether you’re “meeting” him for the first time or are already acquainted with his devotional writings, I trust you will enjoy the rare spiritual delights to be gleaned in these posts.]

“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy” (Psalm 126:5). “And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth” (John 4:37). “He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6). “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:7–9).

Golden thought: In due season we shall reap if we faint not.

[Excerpt adapted from Wonderful Words by Stewart Custer (September 2 reading).]