DAILY READINGS: Gen. 4-5; Job 6-7; Matt. 4
And all His acquaintance, and the women that followed Him from
Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. Luke 23:49
A department store near us recently held its “Grand Opening”.
Thronging crowds waited 10 to 12 hours to be first inside. Through
His substitutionary death on Calvary, Jesus opened wide the gates of
heaven, yet so many have no interest and stand afar off. God loves us
and is not willing that anyone should perish. He offers salvation
freely to anyone who will receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Will
you accept His offer today? —Jerry Proctor
Salvation, salvation vast, full and free:
Thro’ the precious blood of the Son of God,
Who was slain on Calvary. —Unknown