Author: Gospel Folio Press

David's life from a teenage boy until the end of his forty year reign was a mixture of testings, temptations and triumphs. His generation was extremely difficult—one that he would not have wished for. He knew the humiliation of rejection, disloyalty of family, the disgrace and consequences of sinning. Yet through sincere repentance, he regained his confidence and trust in God. Ultimately God described him as a man after His own heart. What a source of strength and comfort his life and psalms are for us as we too face the trials and testings of life. —Drew Craig

These questions find their perfect answer in God’s "Anointed One," the Messiah. Only He is qualified to occupy the throne of the universe. His creative powers, His moral perfection and His triumphs over sin and Satan ensure that He has no rival. He and only He, is “King of kings and Lord of lords!” —George Hall

We never witnessed one of His miracles nor listened to one word He spoke. We never saw Him as He lived in full obedience to His Father's will. Yet one day we shall and it could be today! Are you ready for His return? Are you ready to see Him and be with Him for all eternity? —John M. Clegg

The common salvation is also a great salvation. It is common in that it is available to all without distinction and without exception. The fact that it is common makes it great. Jude enjoyed this thought so much that he planned to write an epistle about it. He would have understood, with the writer to the Hebrews, that there are many other things that make it great too. It is eternal, it is secure, it is complete and it is without money and without price. Therefore we should not neglect it but rejoice in it and spread it forth. Perhaps I will have an opportunity today! —Roy Hill

This is one of the big secrets of Christian living—a continual acknowledgement of the goodness of God in all circumstances. This can be very hard at times—and not many have suffered as the apostle did in his walk with God—but it is the key to humility and true joy. Unthankful believers will always be negative and miserable, and it is other believers who have to endure them! —Brian Russell

Lame on both his feet, fearful Mephibosheth was brought before the King. After hearing David’s gracious words he reverently bowed in gratitude and said: "What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I?" We too, helpless sinners, once in a far off place, are brought as sons to sit at the Lord’s table by the grace of God. Let us worship Him today for all His mercy and love to us. —E. MacLelland

Perhaps today has found you overwhelmed with distress. It’s good to know that though fears may surround us, the Lord is near. His comfort is on every side and He will deal with each fear and give us peace! We need only trust Him. Meditate on the chapters mentioned above and be reminded again how we can rest safely in His loving hands. —Pete Smith

The only certain thing in this world is change. The fickleness of the human heart is never satisfied. Celebrities and personalities are always pursuing some new thing, while the world looks on in unhealthy fascination and then seeks to mimic them. But the Lord, our source of eternal, sure hope and of constant stability never changes. Let us then be faithful, living in daily dependance on our unchanging Lord Jesus! —Mark Fenn

Tribulations and troubles of various kinds are frequently encountered along the Christian pathway. The apostles preached a wellrounded message of peace and hope in the midst of sufferings. They did not sugarcoat the message, much less proclaim prosperity in this life to their hearers. They candidly told the new converts of the difficulties ahead, while assuring them that their resources in Christ were able to strengthen them and carry them safely to heaven. —K. R. Keyser

In recent years the world has lurched from one state of turmoil to another. The term 9/11 will be forever etched in the annals of history. The downward spiral has continued since then. The crash of the world's financial system. Continued terrorism and war. The doom and gloom warnings of global warming. But our Lord Jesus Christ is still able to calm troubled hearts. Oh what peace He brings! Do you know Him? —Jim Paul