DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 15; Ezekiel 16:1-34; John 5:24-47
The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. Luke 24:34
Before breathless Cleopas and his friend could tell the news they had traveled seven miles to share, equally excited friends burst out with their news: “The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.” What a display of grace! Simon (Peter) had denied his Lord during Calvary’s dark hours, but the Lord was anxious to quickly restore fellowship with His erring disciple. He is still anxious to restore people to Himself. In 1 John 1:9 the Word of God says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” From a repentant heart, confess your sins to Him today, and be assured He will forgive you. That is why He died and rose again. —Arnot P. McIntee
Love’s redeeming work is done, fought the fight, the battle won!—Charles Wesley