DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 30:11-38; Psalm 78:32-72; Acts 18:1-23
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said…For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Luke 2:28, 30
[Joseph of Arimathaea] went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen. Luke 23:52-53
At both the beginning and end of the Lord’s life we see His body being handled by “just” men. One lifted Him up, while another took Him down. Simeon rejoiced in the provision of God’s salvation through His Son. Joseph of Arimathaea tenderly removed Christ’s body from the cross and laid Him in his own tomb. May we reverently lift Him up and bless God in our worship today! —Pete Smith
Praise the Saviour, ye who know Him!
Who can tell how much we owe Him?
Gladly let us render to Him, all we are and have. —Thomas Kelly