DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 20-21; Joel 2; Luke 12:1-21
…to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. Jude 13
John Welsh, a Scottish Covenanter, known for his prayer life and defence of the Scriptures, rejected State interference in church matters. His beliefs landed him in a notorious castle at Blackness, near Falkirk. Banishment in total darkness here led many to despair but Welsh declared, “It is better to know the darkness of Blackness than to experience the blackness of darkness”. No such fate awaits the believer—rather enjoying all eternity in the light of His glory and grace. —Brian Powlesland
O souls in darkness groping, and longing for the light,
Believe ye that the Saviour, can give the blind their sight?
Oh, look to Jesus only, with Him is love and might;
Believe that He is able, to lead thee into light. —Ira D. Sankey