DAILY READINGS: Esther 5-6; Malachi 1 to 2:9; Rev. 20:7 to 21:8
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
A writer of old read this verse as follows, “All Scripture is God breathing.” Do you need a word of hope for today? God is breathing His truth to your soul through His word. Are you lonely? God’s presence, His very breath, is within your reach, in His word. The breath of God brought life to Adam. It is still bringing resurrection life to those areas of death in us when we allow God to breathe into our hearts. Yes, God breathed His word centuries ago, but He is still breathing those same words in fresh life, giving vigour and strength into waiting hearts today. —M. MacMullen
Breathe on me Breath of God, fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love, and do what Thou dost do.—Edwin Hatch