Author: Gospel Folio Press

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 17 to 18:8; Obadiah; Luke 11:14-36

Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Romans 8:34

When a believer falls and yields to temptation he can be plagued by guilt. Even after confession he can be assailed by doubts. Ashamed and condemned by failure some might even doubt their salvation. Dear saint there is only One who has the right to condemn and He has chosen not to. He was condemned in our place, rose again and is exalted as our intercessor. There is no victory in self-gazing. Robert Murray McCheyne said, “For every look we take at ourselves, we should take ten looks at Christ.” —Sid Halsband

In Him we have a righteousness, by God Himself approved;
Our rock, our sure foundation this, which never can be moved.
—Augustus Toplady

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 16; Song of Sol. 6:10 to 8:14; Luke 11:1-13

Giving thanks unto the Father, who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. Colossians 1:12

Jacob had no earthly right to his father’s blessing but it was God’s intention for him to have it (Gen. 27). How much more are we undeserving of God’s amazing grace? We are sinful and despicable compared to God’s perfection; yet He loves us, and desires for us to be His children. Today, give thanks to God that He has made a way for us to be “partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light”. —Danielle E.

Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices;
Who from our earliest days has blessed us on our way,
With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
—Martin Rinkart

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 14:22-15:23; Song of Sol. 5:2-6:9; Luke 10:25-42

There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
There shall be no more night there. Revelation 22:5

One evening in Scotland I watched the sun setting over the Atlantic water. The brilliant red sky gave a display of beauty that was so delightful. But very soon the darkness descended and that momentary glimpse of glory was gone. I remember thinking at the time that when the sun sets on our lives it will usher in a glorious morning which will never end. —Jim Paul

Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning,
When with our Saviour, heaven has begun,
Earth’s toiling ended, O glorious dawning,
Beyond the sunset when day is done. —Virgil P. Brock

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 13-14:21; Song of Sol. 3:6-5:1; Luke 10:1-24

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season. 2 Timothy 4:2

My husband was driving to work one morning when a man waved him down and told him that the road around the corner had slipped away. Sure enough the road had subsided into the harbour. Recently someone told of a man who had trusted Christ. When he returned to his workplace he mentioned to his friend how he had become a Christian. “That’s great news,” the friend replied, “I am a Christian too,” to which the first man replied “Then why have you never told me the way of salvation?” Today people are heading to a lost eternity and we must warn them of what lies ahead before it is too late. —Janet Fleming

Perhaps today a friend may pass into eternity,
Who never heard the gospel call or knew he could be free,
I had the chance to speak to him, tomorrow not today,
But sadly with the setting sun my chance had slipped away. —J. F.

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 12; Song of Sol. 2:8 to 3:5; Luke 9:37-62

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread. 1 Corinthians 11:23

It is interesting to see here that the date of the Lord’s Supper’s institution is described as the night of His betrayal. Is it because we can in a fashion betray the Lord even at His own remembrance feast? We can do it by not discerning the Lord’s body. We can do it by routinely and carelessly coming together with empty baskets and no fruit to offer Him. Let us draw near to Him today with a true heart and offer the sacrifice of praise to Him who is worthy. —Harold G. Smith

How happy are Thy servants, Lord, who thus remember Thee!
What tongue can tell our sweet accord, our perfect harmony?
—Charles Wesley

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 10:12-11:32; Song of Sol. 1-2:7; Luke 9:18-36

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2:21

There are five steps that Christ’s example of suffering gives us:
1. He did no sin (v. 22a).
2. He spoke no deceit (v. 22b).
3. He was reviled but did not revile in return (v. 23a).
4. He suffered, but did not threaten (v. 23b).
5. He committed Himself to God who judges righteously (v. 23c).
We may not naturally choose to suffer, but when we are called to suffer, we have the perfect example to follow! —Rex Trogdon

Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed,
And firmly clinging to His Word; in suffering be undaunted. —J. Scheffler

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 9 to 10:11; Eccl. 11-12; Luke 9:1-17

He has sent Me…the garment of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit. Isaiah 61:1, 3 (AMP)

In days of old, many pinned their hopes of untold wealth on the “science” of alchemy—the search for immortality and a method to change base metals into pure gold. What these men sought in vain we enjoy on the highest level. The Lord Jesus says, “I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish” (John 10:28). And not only that, He also is able to take our ashes and in return give us beauty; He can take our mourning and give us the oil of joy and for that which is intended to work us evil, He can and will work our good. —Marilyn MacMullen

He comes “to bind the brokenhearted”; He comes the fainting soul to cheer;
He gives me “oil of joy” for mourning, and “beauty for ashes” here.
—J. G. Crabbe

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 7:12 to 8:20; Eccl. 9:11 to 10:20; Luke 8:40-56

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee. Isaiah 43:2

What trials or difficulties are you facing today? Often we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or discouraged. Remember that as one of His own, you are not alone. Reflect upon the truth of this promise and note that we are ‘passing through’. Maybe today the waters will become a little shallower for you and the shore draw nearer, but should they deepen further, He’ll still be with you and will never leave you. Eventually you will pass through! —Pete Smith

When the storm is raging round thee,
Call on Me in humble prayer,
I will fold My arms about thee,
Guard thee with the tenderest care. —Author Unknown

 

DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 6 to 7:11; Eccl. 8 to 9:10; Luke 8:22-39

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Martin Luther called John 3:16 the “Miniature Bible”, while Harry A. Ironside referred to it as “The Greatest Text in the Bible”. It was the first verse I ever memorized and God used it more than any other Bible text to bring me to believe in Christ. A young boy, saved through John 3:16 was asked to give a testimony as to what Christ meant to him. He developed the text under four headings: 1. God Said It; 2. Jesus Did It; 3. I Believe It; and 4. That Settles It. What about you? Why not make this text your text now by genuinely believing on Christ? —W. Ross Rainey

God loved the world so that He gave, His only Son the lost to save;
That all who would in Him believe, should everlasting life receive.
—Author Unknown