Author: Gospel Folio Press

DAILY READINGS: Judges 9:1-10:5; Isaiah 30:1-33; 1 Cor. 9:1-23

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Timothy 6:7, NKJV

Much of the world’s activity is driven by the pursuit of wealth.  Those with little would like to have some and those who have much would like to get more. People ought to heed Paul’s words: they that will be rich have “pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6:10, NKJV). It is also true that at the end of life it will all be left behind. The Lord Jesus invites you today to put your trust in Him as your personal Saviour! Then you will have an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled that fades not away—an eternal possession. —Jim Paul

If I gained the world but lost the Saviour! Would my gain be worth
the life-long strife? Are all earthly pleasures worth comparing? For
a moment with a Christ-filled life! —Anna Olander

DAILY READINGS: Judges 8:1-35; Isaiah 29:1-24; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Luke 23:49, NKJV 

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

DAILY READINGS: Judges 7:1-25; Isaiah 28:1-29; 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

Jesus alone can save us because He alone does not need to be saved. Listen to His challenge: “Which one of you convicts me of sin?” (John 8:46). Listen to the replies. His enemies said, “No one ever spoke like this man!” (John 7:46). His judge said, “I find no guilt in him” (John 18:38). His executioner said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54). His friends, who knew Him best, said, “He committed no sin” (1 Peter 2:22). Jesus is the only one qualified to be our Saviour, for He alone was a flawless sacrifice. Is He your Saviour? —Jason Bechtel

Able to save a poor sinner lost, willing to save at a fearful cost; Able to
save: come, trust in His pow’r; willing to save this very hour. —R.V.

DAILY READINGS: Judges 6:1-40; Isaiah 27:1-13; 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Beware lest wrath entice you into scoffing, and let not the greatness of the ransom turn you aside. Job 36:18

When a fire swept through their apartment, two young women died. The Fire Inspector quickly determined there were working smoke detectors in the apartment, but they had been deactivated when the girls were planning a party for smokers. Sadly, many people today have decided to deactivate the call of God when He lovingly warns them of coming danger. Listen to His voice. Judgment is coming, and it is time to accept the Lord Jesus as your personal Saviour. Do so today. —Arnot McIntee

Why do you wait, dear brother? The harvest is passing away; Your
Saviour is longing to bless you, there’s danger and death in delay.
—George F. Root

DAILY READINGS: Judges 5:1-31; Isaiah 26:1-21; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

The just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4, KJV
The just shall live by faith. Romans 1:17, KJV
Galatians 3:11, KJV; Hebrews 10:38, KJV

The place still stands in Rome where Martin Luther climbed hundreds of steps on his hands and knees doing penance for his sins—or so he thought. Some time later, by the grace of God, the truth of God was revealed to his anxious soul, “The just shall live by faith!” Working will not save you, weeping will not save you, praying will not save you. It is by faith alone in the finished work of Christ. —E. MacLelland

My faith has found a resting place,
Not in device nor creed;
I trust the ever living One,
His wounds for me shall plead. —Lidie H. Edmunds

DAILY READINGS: Judges 4:1-24; Isaiah 25:1-12; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. Psalm 17:15

At least ten times the Psalmist speaks of being satisfied. The world claims to offer satisfaction, but time after time, to our sorrow, we’ve found that its waters fail. Its joys are shallow and its pleasures fleeting. Note Jacob’s response in Genesis 45 when he saw the wagons sent from Egypt for his deliverance, “It is enough…I will go” (Genesis 45:28, KJV). Concerning the things of Christ, can you say from the depths of your heart, “It is enough, I am satisfied”? —W. H. Gustafson

Satisfied with Thee, Lord Jesus, I am blest;
Peace which passeth understanding on Thy breast;
No more doubting, no more trembling, O, what rest! —H. Bennett

DAILY READINGS: Judges 3:5-31; Isaiah 24:1-23; 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

The politics professor stated at the beginning of his course, “There is no such thing as an absolute truth.” One of his students replied, “Does that include that statement?” Dear friend, in a world filled with philosophies each claiming to be the truth, Jesus proclaimed He was the only way, the only truth and the only life. Do you want peace with God? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. —Bob Cretney

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, that’s what Jesus said.
Without the Way there is no going; Without the Truth there is no
knowing; Without the Life there is no growing. I am the Way, the
Truth and the Life; that’s what Jesus said. —N. Woychuk

DAILY READINGS: Judges 2:6-3:4; Isaiah 22:15-23:18; 1 Cor. 2:1-16

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15

For all have sinned. Romans 3:23

No one ever got saved without first having conviction of sin, and yet sin is the point we often dwell on least. We get the cart before the horse, and talk much of love, and little of sin. God loves righteousness and hates iniquity. Of what does a person repent except his sin! According to 1 Timothy 1:8-11 the law brings conviction of sin. May we use the tools God gave us and the Holy Spirit honours, to bring about conviction of sin. Those who realize they are sinners, can be saved! —Carl Knott

Sinners Jesus will receive; sound this Word of grace to all;
Sing it o’er and o’er again—Christ receiveth sinful men.
—E. Neumeister

DAILY READINGS: Judges 1:1-2:5; Isaiah 21:1-22:14; 1 Cor 1:1-31

He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6, NKJV

Thus the angel answered the women at the empty tomb. But how could it be? They were the last to see Joseph bury Him there. Soldiers later were stationed at His sealed tomb. “For He is risen.” Why should it not be? He is the sinless Son of God. Death and decay could not hold Him. He had prophesied it Himself (Matthew 17:23) and it was “as He said.” So just believe it; and like Thomas, put aside all unbelief and acclaim, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28, NKJV). —K. C. Ung

Behold the stone is rolled away! And shining ones have come to say:
“He is not here, but is risen! He is not here, but is risen!” The night
of death is past and gone. Arise, and greet the glorious morn! “He is
not here, but is risen! He is not here, but is risen!” —D. W. Whittle

DAILY READINGS: Joshua 24:1-33; Isaiah 19:1-20:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17, NKJV

My daughter was in a car crash that nearly took her life. When we walked into the room where she lay, a nurse told me to hold her hand and to talk to her. “She’s in a coma but can hear you; it’s the last sense to go,” she said. I didn’t know if Melissa had ever put her faith in the Lord Jesus so I held her hand, leaned close to her ear and whispered the power of salvation to her. Knowing she could still hear gave me hope. How gracious is the Lord. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Have you listened in faith? —Jerry Proctor

His word shall not fail you He promised, believe Him and all will be
well: Then go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell!
—H. Lemmel