Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Exodus 24:1-18; Psalm 68:1-35; Acts 13:26-52

O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! Even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Habakkuk 1:2

We must each confess that there are times when our prayer life feels like this, and the pain of hopeless despair almost consumes us completely. Much as Elijah mocked Baal’s priests about their absent god, we may be tempted to allow similar thoughts into our minds. It is at such times that we must draw near to the foot of the cross of Christ. Does He hear? Does He know? Does He care? The evidence of His shed blood answers with a resounding “Yes”!
—Rick Morse

O yes He cares—I know He cares!
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Saviour cares. —Frank E. Graeff

March 5

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 24:1-18; Psalm 68:1-35; Acts 13:26-52

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 

To come to God requires two things. First, we must believe that He is, that He exists. Nearly everyone believes this. But, that’s not enough. We must also believe that He will reward those who seek Him out. Call upon Him in faith for salvation, knowing that He will respond. Then, for spiritual growth, don’t grow weary in your prayers, nor in your passion for living for Him. Seek Him in every situation. He is there. He will reward. —Rex Trogdon

Thou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring;
For His grace and power are such, none can ever ask too much.
—John Newton