DAILY READINGS: Gen. 28; Job 36-37; Matt . 15:1-28
Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest, and causest to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house. Psalm 65:4
Our longings will only be satisfi ed with the goodness that is found in His house. To dwell in those courts is to be near Him and thus to
be blessed. But the psalmist says the Lord must cause us to approach Him. How does He do this? One way is by allowing diffi culties,
storms, and impossible situations to confront us. Our helplessness and lack of resources draw us to Him. Let us “count it all joy” when
troubles constrain us to seek His courts, for there we will be at home in His presence and satisfi ed with His goodness. —M. MacMullen
Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Saviour—so precious Thou art! —L. N. Morris