Author: Gospel Folio Press

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 24; Job 29-30; Matt. 13:1-23

As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be
satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness. Psalms 17:15

At least ten times the Psalmist speaks of being satisfied. The world
claims to offer satisfaction, but time after time, to our sorrow, we’ve
found that its waters fail. Its joys are shallow and its pleasures fleeting.
Note Jacob’s response in Genesis 45 when he saw the wagons
sent from Egypt for his deliverance, “It is enough, I will go.”
Concerning the things of Christ, can you say from the depths of your
heart, "It is enough, I am satisfied"? —Wm. H. Gustafson

Satisfied with Thee, Lord Jesus, I am blest;
Peace which passeth understanding on Thy breast;
No more doubting, no more trembling, O, what rest! —H. Bennett

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 23; Job 27-28; Matt. 12:22-50

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth
hour: and He saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried
out, Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him. John 19:14-15

In mockery the soldiers gave Him the trappings of a king. For a
royal sceptre, they gave Him a reed; a blood stained, purple robe as
a kingly garment; for a diadem, a crown of thorns and for His throne,
a cross! Kneeling down in front of Him, the Creator of the universe,
they mocked Him, taunting Him as King of the Jews. In a coming day
those same soldiers, along with all the rest of creation will bow their
knees again, but this time to acknowledge Him as King of kings and
Lord of Lords. Let us freely do so today. —Drew Craig

The head that once was crowned with thorns, is crowned with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns the mighty victor’s brow. —Thomas Kelly

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 22; Job 25-26; Matt. 12:1-21

Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone,
Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and
there is no breath at all in the midst of it. But the LORD is in His
holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him. Hab. 2:19-20

What a contrast between God and idols. People speak to their
idols and get only silence. When God speaks, all are to be silent. Yet
even when He is silent, God speaks. As a sheep, silent before its
shearers (Isa 53:7), the Lord Jesus spoke volumes about His hatred of
sin and love for sinners. As the Just suffered for the unjust, He taught
us about God’s justice and grace, His mercy and wrath. Friend, listen
to God’s message and trust Christ today. —George Ferrier

Jesus bruised and put to shame, tells me all Jehovah’s name;
God is love, I surely know by the Saviour’s depths of woe. —R. C. Chapman

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 20-21; Job 23-24; Matt. 11:2-30

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17

How often do we wonder why the Lord delays in answering our
prayers? In the age in which we live, we are used to the quick fix. We
want the Lord to reveal His will to us right now. Why then does He
make us wait? Perhaps He has an even better plan for us, just over the
horizon. Or perhaps in waiting, our faith is strengthened. In either
case, let’s look at waiting on the Lord as a blessing, and not a burden.
Wait on Him today. —L. Richard

I’m waiting, I’m waiting on you Lord
and I am peaceful, I’m waiting on You Lord,
Though its not easy, but faithfully I will wait.—John Waller

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 19; Job 22; Matt. 10:24 to 11:1

For the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Sam. 16:7

If our value to society was measured by the size of our house or
our bank account, many would have little influence. The misfit and
those who are limited would be overlooked as insignificant. But in
the sight of the Lord, these are often the real heroes of faith. God the
Creator, wisely teaches and trains each one of His children for service
here below and later in heaven above. His ultimate goal is to have
us conformed to the image of His Son. Are we like Him? —E. Dyck

And is it so, I shall be like Thy Son?
Is this the grace which He for me has won?
Father of glory (thought beyond all thought),
In glory, to His blest image brought. —J. N. Darby

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 18; Job 21; Matt. 10:1-23

The just upright man is laughed to scorn. Job 12:4

This is Job’s response to his accusing, so called friends. How
painful when a believer is ridiculed by the world, but how much
worse when by fellow saints. Thank God there is always one that
understands—the One who was wounded verbally and physically in
the house of his friends (Zech. 13:6). —Brian Russell

All the paths the saints are treading,
He once trod, the Son of God;
All the sorrows we are feeling,
He has felt upon the road. —J. A. Trench.

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 17; Job 20; Matt. 9:18-38

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun
smite them: for He that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even
by the springs of water shall He guide them. Isaiah 49:10

God’s people are seen labouring in the heat of the day, distressed
and suffering hunger and thirst. But God is merciful and promises to
guide them towards and lead them beside springs of water. This suggests
refreshment in abundance and rest in adequate measure. In
mercy He did it for the Israelites as He brought them out of Egypt
and He is able and willing to do it again for you today. —Roy Hill

When I faint with summer’s heat,
Thou shalt guide my weary feet;
To the streams that still and slow,
Thro’ the verdant pastures flow. —James Merrick

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 15-16; Job 18-19; Matt. 8:28 to 9:17

Then did they spit in His face, and buffeted Him; and others smote
Him with the palms of their hands. Matthew 26:67

Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would not hide His face from
shame and spitting, but would set it as a flint towards Jerusalem to
suffer death. The fulfillment of this prophecy is recorded in Matthew
26, where the Saviour’s face was anointed by a forgiven woman,
kissed by a traitor, washed by His own tears, and spat upon and buffeted
by cruel guards. The Bible concludes by foretelling of a future
day when all the redeemed will be face to face with the Lord Jesus
and will worship Him forever. Keep longing for that day!
—Warren Henderson

And shall we see Thy face, and hear Thy heavenly voice?
Well known to us in present grace; well may our hearts rejoice. —J. Darby

 DAILY READINGS: Gen. 13-14; Job 16-17; Matt. 8:1-27

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in
whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17
This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him.
Matthew 17:5
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli,
Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God, why hast
thou forsaken Me? Matthew 27:46

At the end of thirty hidden years, the Father was well pleased with
His beloved Son. During His public ministry, again the Father was
well pleased with Him. But at Calvary the only begotten Son is forsaken.
The Beloved bore this for you and me! Let us worship. —J. C.

The Father gives His only Son; the Lord of Glory dies,
For us, the guilty and undone, a spotless sacrifice! —R. C. Chapman

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 11:27 to 12:20; Job 15; Matt. 7:7-29

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the
feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we
are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

Jesus alone can save us because He alone does not need to be
saved. Listen to His challenge: “Which of you convinceth me of sin?”
(Jn. 8:46). Listen to the replies. His enemies said, “Never man spake
like this man” (Jn. 7:46). His judge said, “I find in Him no fault at all”
(Jn. 18:38). His executioner said, “Truly this was the Son of God” (Mt.
27:54). His friends, who knew Him best, said, “He did no sin” (1 Pet.
2:22). Jesus is the only one qualified to be our Saviour, for He alone
was a flawless sacrifice. Is He your Saviour? —Jason Bechtel

Able to save a poor sinner lost, willing to save at a fearful cost;
Able to save: come, trust in His pow’r; willing to save this very hour. —R.V.