DAILY READINGS: Numbers 34:1-35:8; Proverbs 30:1-33; Luke 5:1-16
And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord. Judges 4:1
When reading through Judges recently, the little word “again” struck me. Isn’t it sad that God’s earthly people went through a cycle of rebellion, chastisement, and restoration only to rebel again. But before we get too smug, remember, in many ways we are no different! Believers are prone to wander from God. But thankfully His grace ever pursues to restore us back to Himself. If you have fallen, dear child of God remember, “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). —Sid Halsband
Though we’ve strayed, like saints of old, grace has restored us to the fold,
Thus saved by grace, we’ll gladly sing, till all the earth and heavens ring. —Author Unknown