DAILY READINGS: Deut. 9 to 10:11; Eccl. 11-12; Luke 9:1-17
His disciples say unto Him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone Thee; and goest Thou thither again? John 11:8
The disciples discouraged the Lord Jesus from returning to Bethany. It was there Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived. His love for them exceeded any harm His enemies might inflict upon Him. Some time later, he said, “Behold, we go to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man shall be condemned to death”. At Bethany, He showed His love for these three dear ones. At Jerusalem on the cross, He showed his love for you and me. Today we join with Paul to say, “The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Gal. 2:20). —Arnot McIntee
Son of God, ‘twas love that made Thee, die, our ruined souls to save;
‘Twas our sins’ vast load that laid Thee, Lord of Life, within the grave.—Ano