DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 19-20; Ezekiel 18-19; John 6:41 to 7:11
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12
Why did the Lord dramatically stop Saul of Tarsus on his way to Damascus? Why did He suddenly call Levi, a sinful tax collector or Mary Magdalene, whose life was tortured by evil spirits. Why did He rescue a person like the man of Gadara or the woman at the well? Why did He do this for them—and you and me for that matter? It was to shine out His grace but also that we might learn of Him as we “follow after.” The Lord has something in store for you. Stay close to Him and in time you will apprehend why He apprehended you. —Mark Kolchin
With joyful hearts we raise our song as those who have been blessed;
Each one thus cries with thankful tongue, Lord why am I a guest?—Isaac Watts