Author: Gospel Folio Press

The disciples assumed it was the Lord when He performed the miracle of showing them where they could net a multitude of fishes. Later when He took bread and gave it to them (12, 13), they knew it was the Lord. Before His death the Lord instituted the Lord’s Supper by breaking bread and giving it to His disciples. He then said, “This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of Me” (Lk. 22:19). On this Lord’s Day, as we take the bread and drink of the cup, let us know that it is the Lord seated amidst us. —K. C. Ung

Isaiah saw the best acts of men as filthy rags in God’s sight. In John’s day, linen was made from a tree with leaves like the willow. From the leaves, holy, white garments were made. The difference between “filthy rags” and “white linen", is due to Jesus’ death on Calvary’s tree, to make us righteous in God’s sight. —Arnot McIntee

Only good came from the actions and words of the Lord Jesus. His goodness demonstrated His perfect qualification to be the sinless sacrifice for the believer. But what of ourselves? Has our pilgrim pathway, since we were separated by God’s grace, always been characterized by the goodness of God reflected in us? Cleansed, we are called to serve a Lord who is good in the fullest sense. May God help us to do so. —Mark Fenn

Before digital photography, pictures were taken using film. Images captured by the camera were developed by a chemical process completed in a “dark room.” Interestingly it’s in the darkroom of life’s trials that God develops in us Christ-like qualities such as patience and faith. When God allows us to undergo trials and we submit to His perfect will for our life, an amazing transformation happens and the person of Christ is formed in us. May it be so. —Jerry Proctor

With a broken heart one morning, I boarded a bus to go to work. Among the advertisements posted overhead on both sides was a verse taken from the world’s best seller—The Bible. It was this Proverb! The oil of the Spirit was poured into my soul and got me through that day. Oft times since, the same balm has been a comforting word over the years. Is your heart heavy today? Turn to His Word and it will be a balm to you too. —E. MacLelland

Grace is often described as “unmerited favour”. Grace relates to the source of the gift that is given. Mercy relates to the state of the person who receives it. Mercy is great because of my need. Grace is great because of the Person who meets my need, none other than the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. In our present society where hateful sin, sectarianism and racism abound, the Gospel of God’s amazing and transforming grace is its only hope. May God help us to make this known. —Drew Craig

By the eye of faith we see our Saviour adorned with a wreath of glory, depicting the excellence of the Divine nature—manifested fully in Him. The character of the crown includes honour, of highest value. He is worthy of it, for the great work He has completed at Calvary. Interestingly, the same word is used in Matthew 27:6 as the price of blood, 30 pieces of silver. One day He will receive the crown of glory and honour, but the crown of thorns was a crown of honour too. It speaks of His great love for us. Through our worship may we crown Him with praises today. —Duncan Maxwell

Martin Luther was a monk in the Roman Catholic Church. He longed to know forgiveness and that he was right with God. He did what the church told him: he fasted; he prayed; he went to church services; he went on a pilgrimage to Rome. But he did not have the assurance of salvation. But as he was studying the book of Romans the truth dawned on his soul. Christ had paid for all of his sins; all he must do was to trust His finished work and he would be saved. “The just shall live by faith” gripped his heart. Thank God, Christ is enough. What are you trusting? —Donald L. Norbie

Why are some events repeated in detail in Scripture? Here the Holy Spirit emphasizes the need to repeat events correctly and in orderly sequence. Most of us, at times, are guilty of embellishing the facts, and not giving an orderly account. How important it is to carefully prepare what we are going to say, to do our research thoroughly and deliver accurately. Misinterpretation can become defamation, and can bring enormous problems and sadness. —Brian Russell