Author: Gospel Folio Press

When I am struggling with a spirit of unforgiveness, I am actually struggling to view myself as God sees me—instead of seeing myself as forgiven, I see myself as innocent. In this disillusioned state, I risk making much of little—exaggerating the wrong done against me. Let us forgive as we have been forgiven. —Jason Bechtel

God the Father used the virgin Mary to prepare a human body for God the Son (Heb. 10:5). At His birth, the Son possessed His body. He did not enter that body in some token or temporary presence. Rather, the fullness of the Godhead has abided in that body ever since. And so it shall be eternally. In that body, glorified, the full and total presence of the Godhead will be manifested eternally. In that body He died, He saves, He will judge, and He will embrace His bride! He is perfect God and perfect Man. —Doug Kazen

God was waiting on His time to work, but I wonder if Noah felt forgotten as he wondered and waited? But the man of patience faithfully persevered. Always rest on His faithfulness, no matter how dark or distressing your situation may be. “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for He is faithful that promised” (Hebrews 10:23). —Jim Comte

In worldly affairs, standards of righteousness may be compromised in order to achieve a settlement of a problem. Such procedures can produce only a very flimsy foundation for peace and stability. We however, praise God that in His scheme of salvation there is no lowering of His standards of absolute integrity. Such is the value of the atoning work of the Lord Jesus that every demand is fully answered, and the flood-gates of His mercy righteously dispense their rich bounty! —G. Hall

A roadside sign outside the English village of Wingham had two letters missing. The letters “r” and “v” had been knocked off. The sign read “D-i-e Carefully” instead of “Drive Carefully”! So many people rush about with busy lives. How wise to stop for a moment to think about the end of life and to prepare to die. Dear reader, die carefully! Die knowing Christ as Saviour. Die with sins forgiven. I hope you will give this some thought—carefully. —Brian Powlesland

On the cross the Lord Jesus bore our sins in His own body. Our whole sinful case and condition was taken up into His Person and was brought to an end in His death. This great work was completed at His resurrection. On confession of Jesus as Lord we formally surrender our life of sin, and rise in the strength of His resurrection to newness of life. Thereafter, though sin is not eradicated, we have the assurance that “sin shall not have dominion over us”. —Drew Craig

There is a story about an American soldier who was stationed in England after World War II. Driving to his barracks, he saw a young boy staring at some delicious pastries in a bakery window. He stopped and asked, “Son, would you like one of those?” “Yes,” the lad said, “I sure would!” The soldier bought some sweets and gave them to the boy. As he walked away, he felt a tug at his coat and heard the youngster ask, “Mister, are you God?” In our sad, broken world what a tremendous need there is for believers who manifest something of God’s character by the way they live. —W. Ross Rainey

Paul faced great conflict. As he sought to advance the Gospel, he encountered opposition from without. At times it was ridicule (Acts17:32); at other times it was life-threatening (Acts 23:12). He also encountered opposition from within. As he sought to mature every man in Christ, he feared they would be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. This was the work of false teachers who targeted those not established in the faith. As we gather, it is not for a social occasion, but to equip ourselves for the work of God. —Mark Kolchin