DAILY?READINGS: Joshua 20-21; Isaiah 14; 1 Thessalonians 5
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. Isaiah 63:9
Today is Independence Day in the United States. Americans are proud of their flag, for it speaks of freedom. Over its history, much blood has been shed to make and keep the United States free. The above verse speaks of redeeming love that flies a different flag, one that is seen above the cross at Calvary. “Redeeming Love.” This flag floats over each redeemed person. All others are slaves of sin and Satan. Under whose banner are you today? —Jim Pizzulli
O love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure, the saints’ and angels’ song.
—F. M. Lehman