April 15

DAILY READINGS: Lev. 23:1-22; Psalms 132:1-134:3; Mark 8:27-9:13

What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14

The latest research establishes that the iceberg, which the Titanic struck had been spotted when it was 2,000 feet away, almost a minute before the impact. For around half of that time the ship had held its course. Had the officer in charge reacted even 15 seconds sooner, the ship may have missed the iceberg, and the lives of 1,476 persons might have been saved. We know that individuals can pass away very quickly, in much less than 30 seconds. At this moment, you have an opportunity to trust the Saviour. Don’t wait another moment. —Arnot P. McIntee

Life at best it is very brief, Like the falling of a leaf.
Like the binding of a sheaf, Be in time. —Author Unknown

Monday, April 15, 2024

Leviticus 23:1-22; Psalms 132:1-134:3; Mark 8:27-9:13

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.  Psalm 66:18
We know that God heareth not sinners. John 9:31
But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord. Psalm 141:8

If I look on iniquity with pleasure, God will not hear me. One writer has said, “Sin regarded in the heart will spoil the comfort and success of prayer”. But, Matthew Henry makes this observation, “If the feeling of sin in the heart causes a desire to be rid of it, and we pray in simplistic and godly sincerity, our prayers will be answered”. The challenge is—to keep our eyes on the Lord. —Bob Cretney

Saviour, lead me lest I stray, gently lead me all the way.
I am safe when by Thy side, I would in Thy love abide.  —Frank M. Davis