DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 8:31-66; Jer. 16; Philippians 1:21 to 2:11
I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my
lips should assuage your grief. Job 16:5
Words fi tly spoken are of such great value to struggling saints. With
a few well chosen words, we are able to bring comfort to those who
are disheartened or disillusioned. This gift of encouragement seems
to be sorely lacking today. Is it because we live in such a selfi sh
age and are oft en only concerned with ourselves? Let’s strive to be
like the Lord Jesus who was characterized as being gracious in His
speech. Who can you cheer up today? —W. H. Gustafson
Open my mouth, and let me bear, gladly the warm truth ev’rywhere;
Open my heart, and let me prepare, love with Thy children thus to share.
—Charles Scott