DAILY?READINGS: 2 Kings 23; Lamentations 3; 1 Timothy 6
His mouth is most sweet, Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend. Song of Solomon 5:16
The Lord Jesus’ incomparable beauty makes all of the glittering prizes of earth seem dim by comparison. His words are unequaled in the annals of history and still bring joy and comfort to countless saints around the world. He is our Beloved, because He first loved us and loves us still with unfailing ardour (1 John 4:19). One day believers will see Him as He is, and love Him “with unsinning hearts.” —Keith Keyser
Thy beauties, Lord, Thy holy precious worth,
Surpassing far the deepest joys of earth,
Attract our hearts—our joy Thy constant love
Thyself our object in those scenes above.
—C. A. Coates