Author: Gospel Folio Press

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 6:1-38; Jeremiah 13:1-27; Ephesians 5:22-6:9

Bring him unto me. Mark 9:19

These four simple words were spoken to a father who was at his wit’s end, trying to find help for his son. “When human help fails, bring him to Me,” the Lord Jesus says. “When your child is sick or lost or broken, bring him to Me,” the Lord whispers. “Where there is no other possible way to fix your child, bring him to Me.” “And they brought him unto him” (v. 20). Then “Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose” (v. 27). —Shane Johnson

I believe in Christ; He is God’s Son.
On earth to dwell His soul did come.
He healed the sick; the dead He raised.
Good works were His; His name be praised. —Bruce R. McConkie

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 4:1-5:18; Jeremiah 12:17; Ephesians 5:1-21

Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. John 6:68

Abraham Lincoln said, “I have been driven to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go; my wisdom and that of all around me seemed insufficient for the day.” —E. Bennett MacLelland

Only in Thee, O Saviour mine,
Dwelleth my soul in peace divine,
Pleasures of earth, so seemingly sweet,
Fail at the last my longings to meet.
Only in Thee, my bliss is complete,
Only dear Lord in Thee. —Thomas O. Chisholm 

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 3:1-28; Jeremiah 11:1-23; Ephesians 4:17-32

She hath done what she could. Mark 14:8

What a commendation by the Saviour! She may not have been able to do much for the Lord, but what she could do, she did do. She had a tremendous appreciation of the Lord she loved. We too may not be able to do much for Him. Be assured, however, we will be blessed for our labours for Him. The Lord never asked us to be successful but to be faithful. Surely that is what matters the most. —John M. Clegg

I just keep trusting my Lord as I walk a long;
I just keep trusting my Lord and He gives a song.
Though the storm clouds darken the sky o’er the heav’nly trail,
I just keep trusting my Lord, He will never fail. —J. Peterson

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 2:1-46; Jeremiah 10:1-25; Ephesians 4:1-16

Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord goeth forth with fury…The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart. Jeremiah 30:23-24

This is a vivid description of the storm of God’s wrath falling on the wicked. We who are saved will never know such a storm of divine wrath. In the darkness on Calvary’s hill, the terrible storm of God’s righteous and holy wrath against sin broke on our Lord Jesus. This was the intent of the heart of the Father, His thoughts and purpose, to judge our sins in the Lamb of God. As we remember Him and what He endured for us, may worship flow readily from our hearts and lips. —Carl Knott

Jehovah lifted up His rod; O Christ, it fell on Thee!
Thou wast sore stricken of Thy God; there’s not one stroke for me.—Cousin

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 1:1-53; Jeremiah 9:1-26; Ephesians 3:1-21

He made the altar hollow with boards. Exodus 38:7

If the brazen altar was built of solid metal, based on its dimensions, it would have been an extremely heavy burden to carry. It was made hollow so the Levites had a manageable load to bear. The tabernacle
reveals God’s design for function, beauty and care for His servants. He calls us to bear with Him His yoke—it’s easy (or kind) and His burden is light. The Lord’s work, done by His design, will show His wisdom and glory, and care for His servants. —Sam Thorpe Jr.

His yoke is easy, His burden is light,
I’ve found it so, I’ve found it so;
He leadeth me by day and by night,
Where living waters flow. —Ralph E. Hudson

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 24:1-25; Jeremiah 8:1-22; Ephesians 2:11-22

My people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the Lord. Jeremiah 31:14
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness (abundance) of thy house. Psalm 36:8
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness (abundance). Psalm 63:5

Our Saviour has promised to give us all that is necessary for life and godliness. He said, “all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33). Why then should we look to this miserable world for joy and satisfaction only to find “broken cisterns” (Jer. 2:13)? Enjoy your salvation today! —W. H. G.

All that I want is in Jesus, He satisfies, joy He supplies,
Life would be worthless without Him, all things in Jesus, I find. —H. Loes

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 23:1-39; Jeremiah 7:1-34; Ephesians 1:15-2:10

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Here we learn that it is important that we should discern the “times” in our lives, that we might act appropriately. We see this demonstrated in the life of the Lord Jesus. In John’s gospel, time after time, we hear
the Lord Jesus say “Mine hour is not yet come” (John 2:4). His life and service was guided by His knowledge of the Father’s timing and He acted accordingly. So also, our lives are not a series of random events,
but the unfolding of God’s purposes. May we be sensitive to the “hours” in our lives and act accordingly. —W. H. Burnett

Our times are in Thy hand, whatever they may be;
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, as best may seem to Thee. —William F. Lloyd

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 22:1-51; Jeremiah 6:1-30; Ephesians 1:1-14

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth…but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life. Revelation 21:27
Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37

Present-day English has a counterpart for the Bible’s “in no wise.” We say, “no way” to express a strong refusal or a firm denial. Our first verse is telling us emphatically that there is “no way” we can enter heaven if our sins are not forgiven. If, however, we come to the Lord Jesus, in sincere trust, there is “no way” He will turn us away! —George Hall

Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He’ll never cast me out. —Lidie H. Edmunds

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 21:1-22; Jeremiah 5:1-31; Galatians 6:1-18

Nevertheless in the time of his (Asa) old age he was diseased in his feet. 1 Kings 15:23 

King Asa was one of those rare kings of whom it was said, “Asa’s heart was perfect with the Lord all his days” (1 Kgs. 15:14). Sadly however his end days were painful. Some of God’s servants who have been greatly used of the Lord suffer physically and/or mentally in the last days of their lives. We tend to judge faithful men by their last performances and forget all the years of devotion and study they  have given to the Lord and His people. It has been rightly said, do not judge a day by the lack of a good sunset. —Brian Russell

Thine forever Lord of Life, shield us through our earthly strife,
Thou the life, the truth, the way, guide us to the realms of day. —M. F. Maude

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 20:1-26; Jeremiah 4:3-31; Galatians 5:10-26

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

It was night time as I walked home, shining my light ahead of my steps. The narrow sliver of the silvery moon in its first quarter shone from the sky above. Hesitantly I turned out my torch and discovered that with the light the moon was reflecting from the sun, I was able to find my way home. What sort of “reflection” of the Son are you and I bringing to those who are searching to find the way home? —Janet Fleming

Be a light for Jesus, shine now for Him;
Others will see it too.
You can serve the Saviour and reach the world,
As your light shines bright and true. —Janet Fleming