DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 10; Jeremiah 18; Philippians 3 to 4:1
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen,
and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the
LORD helped us. 1 Samuel 7:12
J. Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, had a
plaque displayed in each of his residences that read, “Ebenezer Jehovah
Jireh.” Together, these Hebrew words in essence say, “The
Lord has helped to this point, and He will see to it from now on.”
When faced with life’s trials and diffi culties, what an encouragement
this statement is to our faith! Appropriate it for whatever challenge
you are facing today. —W. Ross Rainey
The Lord hath helped me hitherto By His surpassing favor;
His mercies every morn were new, His kindness did not waver.—A. J.