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DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 34:4-35; Psalms 85-86; Acts 20:17-38

 

He brought us out… that He might bring us in. Deuteronomy 6:23

 

The children of Israel were being taught by Moses that they should remember the Lord their God who had brought them out of Egypt. The plan to bring them into the Promised Land was delayed by 38 years due to disobedience. But, eventually, they made it. Brought out and brought in. So we too have, in salvation, been brought out of bondage into the liberty of the Gospel. That was an immediate and irrevocable change. In a day to come, either by death or at the Rapture, we shall be brought out of this world and into heaven itself. What a day that will be! —Roy Hill

 

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory. —E. E. Hewitt

 

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 33 to 34:3; Psalms 83-84; Acts 20:1-16

When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face; my heart said unto Thee, Thy face Lord, will I seek. Psalm 27:8

 

Naomi had lost all that she held dear—her husband and both her sons—and felt so alone. Perhaps not surprisingly, her thoughts turned to home. We often come to the same point. If all seems empty, we need to take stock of our situation as Naomi did, and make up our minds to return to where we left. When we do this, we can start again. It may involve confessing our sins and humbling ourselves before God but when we return to Him and the place of His will, we will receive His blessing once more. —G. Frear

Gracious God, my heart renew, make my spirit right and true;
Thy salvation’s joy impart, steadfast make my willing heart.—Author Unknown

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DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 32; Psalms 81-82; Acts 19:21-41

 

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. Proverbs 27:7

 

“Please don’t eat that. You’ll spoil your appetite!” I’ve often said this to my children, but it’s a good spiritual practice too. If we fill ourselves with worldly matters, the things of the Lord will not be appetizing. But if our hearts are full of things that are just, pure, lovely and good (Phil. 4:8), the world loses its appeal. Don’t ruin your appetite for godliness by indulging in the morsels of the world! —L. Shatford

I tried the broken cisterns, Lord,
But ah! the waters failed!
E’en as I stopped to drink they’d fled,
And mocked me as I wailed.
Now none but Christ can satisfy. —B. E.

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 31; Psalms 79-80; Acts 18:24 to 19:20

 

He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the Lord his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them. Numbers 23:21

 

Though the Israelites had murmured against God and doubted His faithfulness, positionally speaking, God beheld His redeemed people as without iniquity. Likewise, though Christians still have a lawless nature within them, God sees all believers in His Son and thus, “not in the flesh” (Rom. 8:12). Why? Because we are accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6). Understanding how God sees us in Christ, not only provides assurance of salvation, but it prompts our daily “practice” to agree with our eternal “position” in Him. —Warren A. Henderson

Trust in Him, ye saints, forever, He is faithful, changing never;
Neither force nor guile can sever those He loves from Him. —T. Kelly

 

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 30:11-38; Psalm 78:32-72; Acts 18:1-23

 

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. 2 Peter 1:20

 

“There are other interpretations you know!” was the reply when I mentioned a certain passage of Scripture. This is a major problem in the church. Many want to interpret God’s Word according to their own desires, but most passages need no interpretation. The words mean what they say, and I must be humble enough to obey what I read. If God challenges me through His Word to change my ways, am I willing to obey? Or do I explain it away? —David Croudace

Open Thy Word of truth, that I may see
Thy message written clear and plain for me;
Then in sweet fellowship, walking with Thee,
Thy image on my life engraved will be. —Mary A. Lathbury

 

 

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

 

Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Romans 5:20

 

Even our righteous acts are like filthy rags in the eyes of God (Isaiah 64:6). Yet no matter how sin has revealed itself in us there is good news—the Gospel of the grace of God. On the cross the Lord Jesus paid the price for all our sins and whether great or few, God’s grace abounds more. Friend, you may have done great harm to yourself and others. Don’t despair. Trust Christ as your Saviour today and He will immediately forgive, change and welcome you as His own. —George Ferrier

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled. —J. H. Johnston

 

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

 

I say unto you, that… joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth. Luke 15:7

 

Do not think that you are unimportant! If you had been the only one—the Good Shepherd would have died for you! Today, as we remember that One who gave His life, thank Him with all your heart and soul, as if you were the only one He traversed this scene to save! Remember, all heaven rejoiced when you came to the Saviour. It is our privilege to give Him our whole-hearted praise today. —E. N.

Gathered to Thy name Lord Jesus,
Losing sight of all but Thee.
Oh what joy Thy presence gives us,
Calling up our hearts to Thee. —C. A. Wellesley

 

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

 

Put on the whole armour of God… Praying always. Eph. 6:11, 18

Men ought always to pray and not faint. Luke 18:1

 

General “Stonewall” Jackson once said, “I do not open a letter or seal one; I do not begin a class session or end one without first praying.” When someone asked, “What if you forget?”, his reply was “Forget? That would be like forgetting to breathe.” When we have the whole armour of God we are well equipped soldiers. But if the best equipped soldier fails to breathe he will faint and become useless. Do you want to be an effective soldier? Don’t forget to pray. —Ken Gross

 

Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?
When you met with great temptation, did you think to pray?
When sore trials came upon you, did you think to pray? —M. A. Kidder

 

 

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

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him. Nahum 1:7

 

Because the Lord is essentially and unchangeably good, we can count upon His goodness towards us, even in our “day of trouble.” Our difficult times often demonstrate how strong and caring He is! In His “strong hold” we are both sheltered and secure. Ultimately, our trust in Him will be fully vindicated. —George Hall

How good is the God we adore,
Our faithful, unchangeable Friend!
His love is as great as His power,
And knows neither measure nor end. —Joseph Hart