Author: Gospel Folio Press

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 19; Job 22; Matt. 10:24 to 11:1

 

Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. Psalm 73:17

This is the pivotal verse for the psalmist. He looked at the wealthy, worldly, ungodly people around him and his family and through envy, his “feet were almost gone” and his “steps had well nigh slipped” (v. 2). What a difference it made to go into the sanctuary of God! He realised his foolishness and ignorance and appreciated afresh the close protection, love and care of his God (v. 22). His closing remark is true to us all, “It is good for me to draw near to God” (v. 28). —Dan Coulson

Would you like to know the sweetness of the secret of the Lord?
Go and hide beneath His shadow—this shall then be your reward. 
—Ellen Lakshmi Goreh

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 18; Job 21; Matt. 10:1-23

 

The Lord saith…them that honour me I will honour. 1 Samuel 2:30
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Young believer, are you in an anguish of mind as to God’s will for you? Perhaps it is knowing what career to follow; what college to attend; whether to marry a certain person or not. These promises give us two key principles in regard to knowing God’s will. Memorize them; lay hold of them in prayer; fulfill your side of the condition and then enjoy the peace of knowing that He will guide you into the life He has planned for you (Eph. 2:10). —David Croudace

My stubborn will at last hath yielded; I would be Thine, and Thine alone;
And this the prayer my lips are bringing, Lord, let in me Thy will be done. 
—C. H. Norris

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 17; Job 20; Matt. 9:18-38

 

What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. Psalm 56:3

David said these words during a difficult time. Undoubtedly there were many times in his life when this commitment was tested and so he spoke with authority. It is an act of our will to trust God. We can, and we must, trust God when the natural human reaction is to worry. Courage is also an act of our will. We can, and we must, be strong and courageous when fears assail us. “In God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me” (Ps. 56:4). Yield your fear and worry to God. Cling to the truths of His Word. Determine that you will trust Him at all times. —D. Pickup

Simply trusting every day, trusting through a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small, trusting Jesus, that is all.
—Edgar P. Stites

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 15-16; Job 18-19; Matt. 8:28 to 9:17

 

This do in remembrance of me. 1 Corinthians 11:24

As did the early disciples, we gather together in His name on the first day of the week to commemorate the Lord’s death, till He come. In obedience to His command we give thanks and partake of two simple tokens. The bread, symbol of His body given, and the wine, reminding us of His precious blood shed for our redemption. What a privilege is ours to be there, for our Lord Himself promises to be there in our midst (Matt. 18:20). —E. MacLelland

Feast after feast thus comes and passes by;
Yet passing, points to the glad feast above;
Giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,
The Lamb’s great bridal feast of bliss and love.
—Horatius Bonar

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 13-14; Job 16-17; Matt. 8:1-27

 

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises. 2 Peter 1:4

We have the promise of His presence; “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee” (Heb. 13:5). The promise of His grace; “My grace is sufficient for thee” (2 Cor. 12:9). The promise of His protection; “As the mountains are round about Jerusalem so the Lord is round about His people henceforth even for ever” (Ps. 125:2). The promise of His guidance; “God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tested above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Cor. 10:13). And the promise of His coming; “I will come again and receive you unto myself” (John 14:3). Are you living in the enjoyment of His promises? —Jim Paul

By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
—R. Kelso Carter

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 11:27 to 12:20; Job 15; Matt. 7:7-29

 

Therefore my beloved brethren be…always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

This is the grand reality for believers. Works are an outpouring of our salvation and our love for the Lord. More specifically we are to carry on the work our Saviour started. Age may affect the kind of work we do, but not the fact that we all have a responsibility to abound in the “work of the Lord”. So dear saint of God who even today is thinking that it’s time to quit, maybe it’s just time to make a change. The energy of youth becomes the wisdom of the aged and both are essential in the work of the Lord. —Charlie Tempest

Take my love my God I pour,
At thy feet its treasure store.
—Frances Ridley Havergal

 

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 10 to 11:26; Job 13-14; Matt. 6:19 to 7:6

 

And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and for her land. 2 Kings 8:5

“What a coincidence” it is often said! Not for a Christian! Our lives are in His hands and He has promised to work all things together for our good (Rom. 8:28). If we let Him, His program for our lives will be fulfilled—even if it involves turning the heart of kings. —Brian Russell

Deep in unfathomable mines,
Of never-failing skills;
He treasures up His bright designs; 
And works His sovereign will.
—William Cowper

 

DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 8:20 to 9:29; Job 11-12; Matt. 6:1-18

 

Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. John 20:20

History’s most exciting day began when Mary Magdalene arrived at the tomb of Jesus. To her astonishment, Caesar’s seal was broken and the huge, flat, circular stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty! At the close of the day, the disciples had securely shut the doors to the upper room. Then it happened! The risen Lord mysteriously appeared saying, “Peace be unto you” (John 20:21). That’s what they needed. Peace—spiritual, emotional and physical! If they were excited at the empty tomb, how much more will we be at the sight of His nail scarred hands. With joy we await the moment when we, too, shall see Him. —Arnot P. McIntee

O happy day of cloudless light! Eternal day without a night;
Lord, then shall we its dawning see, and spend it all in praising Thee. 
—J. G. Deck