March 28

DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 4:27-5:13; Psalm 104:1-35; Acts 27:1-26

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16, NKJV

Out of love, God provided salvation for sinful men before man ever fell. Out of love, God planned from eternity to give His Son. God’s love is eternal, unconditional, changeless. It reaches out to all persons regardless of their status or condition. In love, God offers freely eternal life and heaven to any sinner who will respond to Him. The saved soul loves Him because He first loved us. —Doug Kazen

The cross reveals thy love below; But better soon our hearts shall know,
When we behold Thy face above. The fullness of our Father’s love.
—C. A. Bernstein

March 27

DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 4:1-26; Psalm 103:1-22; Acts 26:19-32

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree. 1 Peter 2:24

Trees feature prominently in the Scriptures. In the midst of the Garden of Eden was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This tree became the symbol of man’s iniquity as he disobeyed God’s injunction not to eat of it. As a result, sin passed upon all men. Humanity had to perpetually bear this curse of sin. To redeem man, our Saviour came and was obedient unto death, bearing our sins in His own body on the tree to save us. Jesus Christ took your place on the tree. Do you believe it? —K. C. Ung

Would Jesus have the sinner die? Why hangs He then on yonder
tree? What means that strange expiring cry? Sinners, He prays
for you and me. —Charles Wesley

March 26

DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 3:1-17; Psalm 102:1-28; Acts 26:1-18

…behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2, KJV

The clock tower at a hotel in Edinburgh always shows the time 3 minutes fast. This is claimed to help those rushing to catch a train at nearby Waverley train station. What a relief for some who just make it to catch their train. There are many instances in life where people procrastinate and leave things until too late. Is there something you need to do for the Lord? Don’t delay, do it now! If you are not saved and know you need to be—attend to it now! —Brian Powlesland

While the voice of Jesus calls you be in time! If in sin you longer wait,
You may find no open gate, and your cry be just too late. Be in time!
—Charles Harrison Mason

March 25

DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 2:1-16; Psalms 99:1-101:8; Acts 25:13-27

And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time. Hebrews 9:27-28

Two things are appointed to humanity; death and judgment. The Lord Jesus experienced both. But there is a world of difference between the two. Man’s death is because of his own sin. The Lord’s death was on account of others’ sins. While man’s judgment follows death, that of the Lord’s came before death when He bore God’s judgment for human guilt, thus securing salvation for those “who wait for him” (Lamentations 3:25). —Drew Craig

O what a Saviour that He died for me,
From condemnation He hath made me free. —J. McGranahan

March 24

DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 1:1-17; Psalms 96:1-98:9; Acts 24:24-25:12

Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded, because you have ignored all my counsel. Proverbs 1:24-25a

This is a serious warning indeed! The wisdom of God calls out to every person to take heed, to listen and to act now! What could be more plain than this warning? Those who respond to it are wise; those who do not have considered neither the grace of the offer nor the consequences of their refusal. God has done all in His power to save people from their sins. The responsibility is now yours. —G. Frear

Accept now God’s offer of mercy; To Jesus, oh hasten today;
For He will receive him that cometh, And never will turn him away.
—S. M. Sayford

March 23

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 40:1-38; Psalms 94:1-95:11; Acts 24:1-23

Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6, NKJV

I was asked to visit a lady who was dying. I explained the way of salvation to her. She said, “I know all that. I heard it when I was young. I have six months to live and I will go to hell.” She died and, to my knowledge, never trusted Christ. How tragic when she could have come to Him as a young woman and lived her life for Him. If you are considering trusting Christ, don’t put it off. Accept His offer of salvation today. —J. Fleming

Too late, the words came back to me, For I had reached eternity,
I knew at last the wealth I’d lost, Yes, Christ and heaven, what
a cost! My friend, why won’t you come and say, “Dear Lord,
please cleanse my heart today,” Then you will hear at heaven’s
gate, “Come enter in” and not “Too late!” —J. F.

March 22

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 39:1-43; Psalms 92:1-93:5; Acts 23:12-35

He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no one to intercede; then his own arm brought him salvation. Isaiah 59:16

In Israel’s day the prophet described God looking upon earth and seeing no man who loved truth, righteousness and judgment. Thus no one had the desire or the capacity to intercede. So God did it Himself. It reminds us of our lost, sinful condition. There was no man who could save us from hell until the Lord Jesus Christ interceded. God stretched out His own arms on the cross and paid the price for our sins. He is our salvation. He is our hope. There is no other. Friend, trust Him today. —George Ferrier

O boundless salvation! Deep ocean of love,
O fullness of mercy, Christ brought from above. —W. Booth

March 21

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 38:1-31; Psalms 90:1-91:16; Acts 22:22-23:11

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 

Have you ever received wrong directions when travelling and ended up totally lost? The same thing will happen if you follow man’s directions as to how to get to heaven—eternally lost. So, don’t gamble with your eternal destination. God’s Word says that Jesus is the only way. You can rely on Him. —E. V.

If you would meet in heaven,
Those that you miss today,
The Blessèd One must lead you—
He is the only way. —F. Glen

March 20

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 37:1-29; Psalm 89:19-52; Acts 22:1-21

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. Isaiah 1:18 

Sin stains! The scarlet and the crimson referred to in this passage were “fast dyes.” That is, once the fabric had received the dyes, the stain was indelible. Such are the stains of sin. Once sins have been committed, the stain cannot be removed by man’s device. But what an offer the Lord makes to sin-stained man: He will remove indelible stain, and make the sinner as pure and clean as fresh snow. “And the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). —W. H. Burnett

There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins,
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
—William Cowper

March 19

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 36:1-38; Psalm 89:1-18; Acts 21:17-40

And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. John 19:2

On his head were many crowns. Revelation 19:12, KJV 

In Pilate’s judgment hall there began a series of events meant to humiliate the Lord Jesus. Thorns, the product of the curse in Eden’s garden, were placed upon His head. It is a vivid picture of the place He took under awful condemnation. The day is coming when Jesus will wear many diadems of glory! In that day every knee will bow and confess Him as Lord. Dear reader it is wise to do it now. Make Him your Saviour! —Jim Paul

Behold the Lamb with glory crowned; To Him all power is given.
No place too high for Him is found, No place too high in Heaven.
—Thomas Kelly