Author: Gospel Folio Press

Regarding the word of the Lord Jesus in creation, we read, "For He spake and it was done: He commanded, and it stood fast," (Ps.33:9). But when it came to our redemption, the Lord was silent, to the extent that Pilate and Herod marveled that He did not say a word in His defence. No! His silence demonstrated His voluntary submission to the will of the Father. May the Lord give us wisdom to know when to speak and when to be silent. Reaching souls for Christ does not mean winning arguments, but humbly presenting Christ, and leaving the Spirit to do His work. —W. H. Burnett

Hezekiah had a very self-centred evaluation of what was “good”. Christendom is abounding with those who teach only to entertain and flatter. They draw great crowds, boast of great growth, and enjoy great popularity. Whose evaluation matters? Mine, or the Lord’s? Thankfully, He looks on the inside, and the one sinner that repents or the believer who sincerely yields is His true delight. Christ-centred worship and service is what really matters to Him, and so it should be with us too. —Rick Morse

We meet to remember our Lord today not because of our own merit or what we have done. We meet to remember Him because of His merit and what He has done. We are also being obedient to His command, “This do in remembrance of me”. May we meet today not out of a sense of tradition or formality but as a privilege to remember the One who first remembered us. —John M. Clegg

In the chapter which follows this one, there are three lives in a storm, a man, a woman, and a child. The man is in bondage; the woman is in weariness; the child is dead and her family is in mourning. But the word of the Psalmist is true, “He maketh the storm a calm,” (Psalm 107.29). The man is delivered by a word; the woman is healed by a touch; Jesus gently takes the little girl by the hand. In His own way He calms the storms in their lives and to us He would say, “Why are ye so fearful”.—Jim Flanigan

What perils we encounter when we walk by sight instead of by faith. Both the armies of Israel, and Peter were so transfixed by what they saw, that they were overcome by their fear. Is there a Goliath looming over you, threatening to destroy you? Are your life’s circumstances much like a violent storm, threatening to drown you? Don’t be afraid by what you see. The Lord is with you and He knows the end from the beginning. —L. Shatford

We readily note several significant things about Daniel from his prophecy. He was a man of: purity—there is not a single blot recorded against him in the Scriptures; principle—he committed himself to continually upholding God's standards; prayer—even the king's edict could not change his daily devotions with his God. Are we such people? Besides pleasing God, we learn from Daniel’s life that faithfulness to God is often the way to favour with man (1:9). May God help us to be Daniels. —W. Ross Rainey

Jean Francois Gravelot, known as “The Great Blondin,” performed a crossing of the Niagara River on a tightrope. After reaching the other side he asked the crowd, “Do you believe I can cross the river while pushing someone in a wheelbarrow?” The crowd answered, “We believe! We believe!” Then he asked, “Who is willing to ride inside the wheelbarrow while I push you across?” No one answered. To say you believe is one thing, but to really mean it is another. Do you really believe on the name of Jesus, that He is the Son of God? —Jerry Proctor

Paul was in prison facing possible execution, yet his thoughts were occupied with magnifying Christ by his body. If he lived, he would preach to the lost, and edify Christians through epistles. If he died, he would bear witness to the good news that is worth dying for, because it is death-proof and extends beyond the grave. Are we living to magnify Christ? At our death, how many of our friends would know that we have eternal life in the Lord Jesus? —K. R. Keyser

Both Matthew and Mark record this lovely incident but do not name the woman. It is sixty years after the event that John reveals her identity. It was that Mary! So many saints perform, without publicity, a sweet ministry of which we may not be aware. But one day all will be revealed and rewarded by Him for whom it was done. He appreciates it all.—J. F.

Often we use comparisons to learn about things. However when we meditate on our Lord this is impossible. He is incomparable. Nothing in creation is adequate to explain Him. Our Creator cannot be conceived by human minds. He is one, yet Father, Son and Spirit, a triunity. He knows all things. He is Almighty. He dwells high above creation, and exists outside of time. Yet He loves us and became our Saviour. Who is a pardoning God like thee? We love Him. —George Ferrier