DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 11-12; Isaiah 51:9-23; 2 Cor. 12:1-13
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. 2 Timothy 1:12
Michael Faraday (1791-1867), the celebrated chemist and physicist, a man of great intellect, was asked as he neared the close of his life this question, “What are your speculations now?” “Speculations?” he replied, “I have none. I am resting on certainties.” He then quoted today’s verse. How thankful we should be that we know the God of certainties, not speculations. Are you rejoicing in and resting on His certain salvation? —W. Ross Rainey
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.—F. J.C.