Author: Gospel Folio Press

The first mention of bread in our Bible is linked with the failure of the first man and the subsequent curse and sorrow. Later, when God rained down the manna, this bread from heaven was a foreshadowing of the second Man, the Bread of God. For thirty years He was hidden in Nazareth and for twenty centuries He has now been hidden in the heavens. The promise to the faithful is that one day they shall eat of that hidden manna which has satisfied the heart of God. In glory we shall feast on Him. —Jim Flanigan

"Cheating may just be human nature”, was the news item in our paper. After years of study, psychologists have made this amazing discovery. They report that lying and cheating are almost universal. Most people reported telling lies fairly regularly and being untroubled by doing so. What psychology is just discovering, the Bible has taught for centuries. David wrote in about 1,000 B.C., “Behold. I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me” (Ps. 51:5 NKJV). We are flawed from birth. This is why we desperately need a Saviour. Thank God for the Lord Jesus! —Donald L. Norbie

That man of Calvary has won my my heart from me,
And died to set me free, blest Man of Calvary. —M. P. Ferguson

Thomas Guthrie (1803-73) was a Scottish preacher and philanthropist. Ill health, as a result of over-work, led to his retirement in 1864. After this, until his death in 1873, he engaged himself in a prolific writing ministry, especially as editor of the “Sunday Magazine.” What he said years ago is equally true today: “If you find yourself loving any pleasure above prayer, any book better than the Bible, any house more than the house of God, any table more than the Lord’s table, or any person more than Christ…take alarm.” Selah.—W. Ross Rainey

These people were having a problem with God’s daily menu. The mixed multitude despised the manna, God’s gracious provision. Their minds reflected back to the “good old days” of Egypt when they had fish, melons and other foods to eat. But they had forgotten about the harsh slavery, cruel taskmasters and painful bondage. Sometimes, we too forget where we once were, and get our eyes off Christ. May God deliver us from selective memories. —Jim Comte

What a wonderful promise, yet how often we neglect to take advantage of it. Note that the verse refers to “all” our ways, not just some of them. We often think that the only things we need to take before the Lord are the big issues in life, and that we should manage the rest ourselves. No. There is no matter that is too small, or too big that we cannot bring to Him. The wonderful guarantee is that “He shall direct your paths”. Make it a habit, when faced with any decision, to take the matter to the Lord in prayer before making any moves. You are promised His direction. —W. H. Burnett

At the grave of Lazarus, the Son of God was glorified by overcoming one death. At the cross, the Son of Man was glorified by becoming obedient to the point of death. Then He rose again and conquered death itself. At His return He will give us, along with Lazarus, new bodies, never to die again. —Tom Steere

On two occasions only do we read of the Lord Jesus that He marvelled. Once He marvelled at the faith of a Roman Centurion, and once He marvelled at the unbelief of the men of Nazareth. The Gentile, with his disadvantaged pagan background, brought the Saviour pleasure by believing. His own people, Jews of Nazareth, dishonoured Him by their unbelief. May we believe His word, implicitly and unreservedly, and bring Him joy by trusting Him. —Jim Flanigan

The disciples discouraged the Lord Jesus from returning to Bethany. It was there Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived. His love for them exceeded any harm His enemies might inflict upon Him. Some time later, he said, “Behold, we go to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man shall be condemned to death”. At Bethany, He showed His love for these three dear ones. At Jerusalem on the cross, He showed his love for you and me. Today we join with Paul to say, “The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Gal. 2:20). —Arnot McIntee

A friend observed two teenage girls looking at a shop display of necklaces. As they glanced at a collection of crosses one was heard to say in surprise, “Look there’s a man on that cross!” How thankful I am that there was a Man on that cross, but He’s not there anymore. Jesus Christ died for my sin, He was buried and He lives today! —J. Fleming

The tongue is a menace! It is wholly inconsistent because it at one moment praises God, while at the next it berates the sons of God. If you cannot control your tongue, your whole life is askew. Once spoken, words cannot be recalled, neither are they justified by an apology. “Sorry” is too late; the damage is done. Let us therefore be careful what we say and always ask these questions before we presume to comment about others, “Is it true, is it kind, is it even necessary?” —Roy Hill