DAILY READINGS: Gen. 24; Job 29-30; Matt. 13:1-23
And we have seen His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
Truth is easy to administer. Even someone with a cold heart can speak it and apply it. But it takes a changed heart to apply grace. Truth is utterly necessary to keep us from what is harmful, but it can turn people away if applied in a harsh manner. Christ is the only One who could apply both with perfect equanimity. May the Lord change our hearts that we may be like our Saviour and ever “speak the truth in love.” —B. Crawford
Grace and truth shall mark the way,
Where the Lord His own will lead,
If His Word they still obey,
And His testimonies heed. —G. Hews