DAILY READINGS: Exodus 5 to 6:13; Psalms 35-36; Acts 2:1-21
Behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Acts 16:1-2
A young man had just graduated from a Bible College. As he pondered what to do next, a suggestion was made that he return to his home town and his own local church and help with the work. His response was, “I can’t do that, they know me too well.” Timothy was well known by the brethren in the local assemblies. No doubt they had seen his faithfulness in his service for his Lord. How is your report card? Are you helping with the work in your assembly? —Bob Cretney
Come, then, come, O flock of Jesus, covenant with Him anew;
Unto Him Who conquered for us, pledge we love and service true. —Nikolaus L. von Zinzendorf