Author: Gospel Folio Press

2 Kings 6:24-7:20; Jeremiah 41:1-42:6; Hebrews 10:19-39

But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. Deuteronomy 3:28

Moses led the people of God as far as he could. Now it was time to pass on the baton of leadership to Joshua. But Moses still had a responsibility to Joshua. He was to encourage and strengthen him. When overseers recognize their time of leadership has come to an end, they still have a great responsibility to encourage and strengthen the next generation of leaders. —Sid Halsband

Forward, men and brothers! Hear the Saviour’s call!
Countless souls are waiting, there is work for all;
Shall we linger idly, while the days pass on?
God and angels beckon; forward, every one!  —David Lindsey

2 Kings 6:1-23; Jeremiah 39:1-40:16; Hebrews 10:1-18

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18

It is said that the saintly nineteenth century Scottish preacher, Robert Murray M’Cheyne, used each birthday as an opportunity to gauge his spiritual progress from year to year. It is no wonder that he saw revival in Dundee and is held up as a great example of consecrated godliness. We must not allow our lives to drift as it is too easy to develop habits which can undermine our development in Christlikeness. We need to make ourselves aware of the constant need for spiritual progress and that requires discipline in prayer, obedience to God’s Word and a real desire to bring glory to the name of Christ. —Paul Young

This is my constant longing and prayer;
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear. —T. O. Chisholm

2 Kings 5:1-27; Jeremiah 38:1-28; Hebrews 9:15-28

O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself… Jeremiah 10:23 NKJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in His way. Psalm 37:23 NKJV

In the margin of George Mueller’s Bible, he wrote, “The steps (and the stops)…”. How many of us have experienced the “stops” of the Lord, and have not understood why? We have a limited view of our life, but the Lord, in His omniscience knows what is best, and in His wisdom and grace He may bring a stop! We have sight only for the
present. Our sovereign God knows all our future, and will direct us as we allow Him. Is there a “stop” in your life right now? Then “delight in His way”. There’s a reason that you may not understand today, but you will tomorrow! —Jim Comte

There’s so much now I cannot see, my eyesight’s far to dim,
But come what may, I’ll simply trust, and leave the rest to Him. —A.Overton

2 Kings 4:1-44; Jeremiah 37:1-21; Hebrews 9:1-14

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Luke 2:30
Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. John 1:49
My Lord and my God. John 20:28

Here are three men who made tremendous statements when they saw the Lord. Simeon saw Him as a young child. Nathanael saw Him as He commenced His public ministry. Thomas saw Him after He had risen from the dead. One day (perhaps today!) we will share the same experience of seeing Him. I wonder what we shall say on that day? —John M. Clegg

O what shall we feel in Thy presence when first,
The visions of glory upon us shall burst!
Since now our soul longeth and seeketh for Thee;
O when, blessed Saviour, Thy face we shall see? —E. Grimley

2 Kings 3:1-27; Jeremiah 36:1-32; Hebrews 8:1-13

Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. Daniel 3:25

Every day at home we have endeavoured to thank God for His provision and protection, but most of all for His presence. The nearness to us of our blessed Saviour can never be overstated. We may forget Him, but He never forgets us. Paul could say that the “Lord is at hand” or literally “at our elbow” (Phil. 4:5). Do not necessarily wait for the feeling, just enjoy this fact today. —Brian Russell

Lord Thou are with me;
Onward I move,
Each day I’m proving
More of Thy love.  —Annie Ross

2 Kings 2:1-25; Jeremiah 35:1-19; Hebrews 7

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10

Fear is endemic in this world, yet believers take their anxieties to the Lord, who promises: “Fear not”. This command stems from His work of bringing His sons to glory. Because of His death, resurrection, and ascension, we are safe in His almighty hand, and will surely be in the Father’s house with Him (John 14:1-3). No physical, spiritual, or emotional distress can separate us from the Prince of peace. —Keith R. Keyser

May our journey be the brighter,
And our soul at rest down here,
Til we reach our home in glory,
Where our hearts will never fear! —D. A. Cetola

2 Kings 1:1-18; Jeremiah 34:1-22; Hebrews 5:11-6:20

In Him we have redemption…forgiveness…the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us. Eph. 1:7-8 NKJV

When a bride and groom stand together to exchange vows they say to one another, “All that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you.” On the cross, our Bridegroom took all that we have to give Him—our sin, our death, our shame, our sorrows, our sicknesses—and their consequences, and destroyed them forever.  And what did our Bridegroom give to His Bride? He shares His very life, all He has and is, He gives to us. —Marilyn MacMullen

Things future, nor things that are now,
Not all things below or above,
Can make Him His purpose forgo,
Or sever my soul from His love.  —A. Toplady

1 Kings 22:1-53; Jeremiah 33:1-26; Hebrews 4:14-5:10

A man shall be…an hiding place. Isaiah 32:2
There was found no place for them. Revelation 20:11

Today the Lord wishes to be a hiding place for you and a covering from the fierce tempest of God’s wrath. He longs to satisfy your soul with the water of life and the comfort of sins forgiven. But He will not always be available. After death, the Christ-rejector will find no place of protection. It will be too late. —Arnot P. McIntee

Time is gliding swiftly by,
Death and judgement draweth nigh,
To the arms of Jesus fly, be in time!
Oh, I pray you, count the cost,
Ere the fatal line be crossed,
And your soul in hell be lost, be in time!  —Charles Harrison Mason

1 Kings 21:1-29; Jeremiah 32:26-44; Hebrews 4:1-13

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Psalm 63:1-2

We should train ourselves to think of the things of the Lord, as this shapes our character. We are to present our bodies to the Lord, a living sacrifice and train our minds to be renewed in His things. What we watch, and read, and listen to, shapes how we talk and act. As we follow God with a full heart, He will help us in our daily life and form Christ in us. —G. Frear

O could I find from day to day,
A nearness to my God;
Then should my hours glide sweet away,
As I lean upon His Word. —B. Cleveland

1 Kings 20:1-43; Jeremiah 32:1-25; Hebrews 3:1-19

He saw…an angel of God coming in to him, and saying…call for one Simon…he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. Acts 10:3, 5-6

Angels are used by God to speak to people. Angels told Lot to flee. An angel shut the mouth of the lion for Daniel. An angel came to the young maiden Mary to inform her that she would give birth to the Incarnate Lord. But it was not the angel’s mission to give the way of salvation to Cornelius. They have never been redeemed. We have. What a solemn responsibility and privilege to explain the way of salvation to a seeking sinner. Let us be prepared when
the opportunity comes. —K. J. W.

Though angels may with rapture see, how mercy flows in Jesus’ blood,
It is not theirs to prove, as we, the cleansing virtue of this flood.  —Thomas Kelly