DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 10; Psalms 42-43; Acts 4:32 to 5:11
[By faith some] escaped the edge of the sword, … others … not accepting deliverance … were slain with the sword. Heb. 11:34-37
A Christian may sometimes be delivered from a perilous situation although often God may allow a believer to face great opposition. Many, choosing to trust God rather than compromise with the world have had to face ostracism, loss of friends, loss of a job, even rejection by their family. Others have endured suffering, imprisonment and often death. Throughout history, persecution has always strengthened the church, so whatever God allows in my life I must trust Him, knowing that such faith pleases Him, and in some way will encourage believers and advance His Kingdom. —David Croudace
Grant that I may never fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever cast my care on Thee. —J. Mongomery