DAILY READINGS: Deuteronomy 3; Eccl. 3:16 to 4:16; Luke 7:1-29
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified. 2 Thessalonians 3:1
The Apostle and those with him were concerned. The Word of God is living and powerful, but it does not always have free course. Sometimes those who preach it water it down, omit parts, add to it, or alter the meaning. Sometimes they are silent when they should speak, and the Word is bottled up. Are we as concerned about it as the early Christians were? Do we speak about the Scriptures to others, or stifle them? Out of the fulness of the heart, the mouth speaks. Let us take in the Word, and give it out to others, too! —C. K.
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak, in living echoes of Thy tone.
As Thou has sought, so let me seek, Thine erring children lost and lone.—Frances R. Havergal