DAILY READINGS: Leviticus 13:24-59; Psalm 118; Mark 4:1-20
Be not afraid of them: remember the Lord. Nehemiah 4:14a
Surrounded by relentless opposition, the wall builders of Nehemiah’s
day had every right to fear for their lives. In the att acks and
threats they faced, we see the whole quiver of Satan’s fi ery darts,
aimed at the hearts of God’s people doing God’s work. It’s still that
way, but through the wisdom of God’s Word we are not ignorant of
his devices. What kind of att ack is keeping you from doing what He
wants you to do? The prescription is to “remember the Lord”. In our
weekly remembrance of Him, we come to off er spiritual sacrifi ces. A
practical outfl ow of this frequent remembrance is that it engenders
a powerful habit—to keep our eyes upon Christ. —Rick Morse
On Thy pale and suff ering brow, mystery of love and woe;
On Thy grief and sore amaze; Saviour, I would fi x my gaze.—Anon.