Author: Gospel Folio Press

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 29:38 to 30:10; Psalm 78:1-31; Acts 17:16-34

And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. Exodus 33:18

Moses desired to see God’s glory. What an interesting request! Moses had already seen the power and glory of God at work: the burning bush; the plagues of Egypt; the deliverance from Egypt; the crossing of the Red Sea; the provision of manna and water from the flinty rock. However, apart from all that, he longed to see God’s own personal glory. Day by day, the Lord reveals Himself to us by His Holy Spirit, but one day when we see Him, all His glory will be fully manifested. —Jim Paul

Face to face with Christ, my Saviour,
Face to face—what will it be,
When with rapture I behold Him,
Jesus Christ who died for me? —Carrie E. Breck

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 29:1-37; Psalms 76-77; Acts 17:1-15

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18

The life of faith is a pilgrimage—often challenging and full of obstacles. But by God’s grace we know where we are going. Those who challenge us and seek to veer our paths away from God have no idea where they are heading. The Lord Himself speaks to our conscience through the Word. And He is beside us as we trek this final part of our homeward voyage, to be with the One we love. The One who first loved us. —Mark Fenn

It is not with uncertain step,
We tread our desert way;
A well-known voice has called us up,
To everlasting day. —John Nelson Darby

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 28:15-43; Psalms 74-75; Acts 16:16-40

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11

Lasting joy is found only in God’s presence. The Son knew this eternally in heaven and again on earth, spending time often with His Father in prayer. Before His death He expressed His faith in His future resurrection, His return to heaven and the joy of His Father’s presence. Possessing eternal life, believers find that continuing joy is found only in daily spending time with Christ, sharing in His life. As citizens of heaven (Phil. 3:20), seated in the heavenly places (Eph. 2:6), are we doing this? The joy of the Lord is our strength. May it be so today. —George Ferrier

Taken up with Thee, Lord Jesus, I would be;
Finding joy and satisfaction, all in Thee. —Henry Bennett

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 27:20 to 28:14; Psalm 73; Acts 15:36 to 16:15

And you hath he quickened [made alive], who were dead in trespasses and sins. Ephesians 2:1

Various types of firefighting equipment formed part of a huge parade in New York City. On several rode men, women, boys and girls. Large banners announced: “These were rescued from burning buildings by New York Firemen”. In a coming day, an innumerable company of sinners, saved from the everlasting burning, will sing the praise of their beloved Rescuer, the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray you will be one of that company. —Arnot P. McIntee

From death unto life He has brought us,
And made us by grace sons of God;
A fountain is opened for sinners,
Oh, wash and be cleansed in His blood! —S. M. Sayford

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 26:31 to 27:19; Psalm 72; Acts 15:22-35

…[Paul] said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?…when there was made a great silence, [Paul] spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue. Acts 21:37, 40

When Paul addressed the Roman guard, he spoke in Greek. When he addressed the Jewish crowds, he used Hebrew. While his message did not waver, the way he delivered that message was geared to his audience. He spoke in the language that each understood best. In our ever-changing world, we must be careful to stay true to the Word of God. But, we must also present Christ in a way that can be understood by a new generation. May the Lord give us divine wisdom!
—Lynn Shatford

Sing it o’er and over again, Christ receiveth sinful men;
Make the message clear and plain: Christ receiveth sinful men. —Bevan

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 26:1-30; Psalms 70-71; Acts 15:1-21

…for the Lord…he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6

Moses, now 120 years old, is passing the leader’s “baton” to Joshua. Moses may well be recalling his own hesitancy, 40 years ago, when the Lord called him to lead Israel. Nor could he have forgotten the trials he endured as the people fell into unbelief during the “Wilderness Years”. Through all the difficulties, the Lord remained faithful. Having proved God personally, Moses was qualified to encourage Joshua to trust Him too. Today let us so live that we encourage and strengthen others. —George Hall

Lord help me to help; help me to give;
Thy wisdom to share; Thy will to live!
—Author Unknown

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 25; Psalm 69; Acts 14

And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the Lord thy God. Deuteronomy 26:4

In the offering of the first fruits, the offerer came with his basket filled with produce from the land, evidence of God’s faithful provision. It was given to the priest who would offer it to God. It was the means by which he expressed his thankfulness to the Lord. As we come together, we too should also come with baskets filled with praise, the fruit of our lips. Presented to our Great High Priest the Lord Jesus, it is then offered on our behalf as the joyful expression of a thankful heart.
—Mark Kolchin

To all our prayers and praises, Christ adds His sweet perfume,
And love the censer raises, these odours to consume.
—Mary Bowley

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 24; Psalm 68; Acts 13:26-52

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up. John 3:14

When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he… John 8:28

…If I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32

These three statements of the Lord all referred to His crucifixion. Through our Saviour’s death He has brought us life, just as when Moses lifted up the serpent on a pole. Secondly, His death proved that He was the Son of Man. Lastly, with arms open wide He draws all peoples to Himself. Have you come to Him for life? —Rex Trogdon

Lifted up was He to die, it is finished was His cry;
Now in heaven exalted high: Hallelujah! What a Saviour! —Philip P. Bliss

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 23:10-33; Psalms 66-67; Acts 13:1-25

Keep yourselves in the love of God… Jude 21

This is not a command to love God but to live in the constant and conscious enjoyment of God’s love. When out walking on a sunny day we may find ourselves under the shade of a tree and we instantly lose the full warmth of the sun. The sun has not stopped shining but the boughs of the tree have come between us and the sun. Likewise God always loves us, but all too often we allow the shadow of sin to come between ourselves and the sunshine of His love. We need to examine our lives and get rid of all that weakens our appreciation of the Lord. —Paul Young

Nothing between, Lord, nothing between;
Shine with unclouded ray, chasing each mist away,
O’er my whole heart bear sway—nothing between. —Evan H. Hopkins