Wednesday, February 22, 2017

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 13 to 14:4; Psalms 47-48; Acts 7:1-29

They were mighty men of valour. 1 Chronicles 26:6

Able men for strength for the service. 1 Chronicles 26:8 A wise counsellor. 1 Chronicles 26:14

Are these possibly the Old Testament’s equivalent of the “men of good report” found in Acts 6? What a virtuous standard! Current surveys show the desperate need in the home for a visible functioning dad. In the local church the need is for caring shepherds who are examples to the flock—not just shrewd businessmen handling the affairs of the congregation, but genuine servants of God’s people. “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow” (Heb. 13:7). —W. H. G.

O give us homes with godly fathers, mothers,
Who always place their hope and trust in Him.
                                                           —Barbara B. Hart