Choice Gleanings: Good News Edition

DAILY READINGS: Judges 20:1-48; Isaiah 38:1-39:8; 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins. John 8:24

A simple choice. An eternal consequence. The Lord Jesus Christ came as the Saviour of the world to die on the cross for your sins. It is up to you to believe in Him or not, and your choice determines your eternal destiny. There is no other way to heaven. All other efforts and pleas are inadequate in God’s sight. The Lord gives a solemn warning—you must believe in Him as God incarnate, or you will face God’s judgment. Trust in Him now. —Warren Hagey

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and
righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly
lean on Jesus’ name. —Edward Mote

DAILY READINGS: Judges 19:1-30; Isaiah 37:8-38; 1 Cor. 15:1-34

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19, NKJV 

While visiting Alcatraz Penitentiary, I noticed a quotation on a wall. It said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Countless millions of people today are heading along a path which leads to eternal judgment. Perhaps you are one of them. Repent of your sin (a change of heart) and be converted (a change of direction) by believing that Christ died for you. —Brian Powlesland

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace. —Helen H. Lemmel

DAILY READINGS: Judges 17:1-18:31; Isaiah 36:1-37:7; 1 Cor. 14:1-40

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Matthew 24:35

Born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God. 1 Peter 1:23

Your birth certificate is important. It confirms that you did indeed join the human race, and when, and where. But your
certainty of eternal life is more important, and more assured. Eternal life is assured by the mighty Word of God which cannot change or pass away. Your eternal life shall abide as long as God Himself shall stand. —Doug Kazen

Thy promise true my faith receives,
And claims it for its own.
My trusting heart with joy believes,
The covenant–keeping One. —F. J. N.

DAILY READINGS: Judges 16:1-31; Isaiah 35:1-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

The blood of Jesus Christ…cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7, NKJV

The chaplain sat by the bed of a dying criminal and repeated this verse over and over. When the peace of sins forgiven was on the convict’s face, the chaplain left. Entering the street, he heard a newsboy announcing the death of the King at whose side the Queen had sat, reading the promises of Scripture and its forgiveness. The message that met the need of king and criminal can meet your need as well. —Arnot P. Mcintee

Lord, I believe were sinners more
Than sands upon the ocean shore,
Thou hast for all a ransom paid,
For all a full atonement made.—N. L. von Zinzendorf

DAILY READINGS: Judges 14:1-15:20; Isaiah 34:1-17; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9, KJV

How can God conclude this when many people appear decent and upright? Scripture says, “For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart,” (1 Samuel 16:7, KJV). “There is none righteous, no, not one,” (Romans 3:10, KJV). How then can we be made right with God? “Cast away from you all your transgressions…make you a new heart, and a new spirit: for why will ye die?” (Ezekiel 18:31, KJV). Dear unsaved one, confess your iniquities today, and turn to Christ to receive a new heart, and the gift of eternal life. —W. H. Burnett

Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling, Naked
come to Thee for dress, helpless, look to Thee for grace, Foul, I to the
fountain fly, wash me Saviour, or I die. —A. M. Toplady

DAILY READINGS: Judges 13:1-25; Isaiah 33:1-24; 1 Corinthians 11:2-34

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 

Salvation is the key theme of this text, and three things are readily observed about it. First, its narrowness—“there is salvation in no one else” (see John 14:6). Second, its name—“there is no other name under heaven given among men” (see Matthew 1:21). Third, its necessity—”by which we must be saved” (see John 3:7). Have you received this salvation through simple faith in Christ? —W. Ross Rainey

We love to sing of the Lord who died, and His wondrous love
proclaim; How there’s life and peace thro’ the Crucified, and
salvation thro’ His name. —T. D. W. Muir

DAILY READINGS: Judg. 11:29-12:15; Isa. 32:1-20; 1 Cor. 10:14-11:1

And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it. And they sat down to eat bread. Genesis 37:24-25a, KJV

After throwing Joseph into a pit to die, his brothers sat down to enjoy a good meal! Little did they realize that years later Joseph would become their ruler and they would have to bow at his feet. Having nailed the Saviour to the cross, the soldiers sat down and watched Him, callously ignorant of the fact that He was dying for their sin. Is it possible you are doing the same? Why not acknowledge Him as Saviour today and put your faith in Him? Waiting until you bow before Him as your judge will be too late. —David Croudace

Years I spent in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died, on Calvary. —W. R. Newell

DAILY READINGS: Judg. 10:6-11:28; Isa. 31:1-9; 1 Cor. 9:24-10:13

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

The old bachelor’s yard was in disarray, his car was a wreck, and housekeeping was non-existent. The sign above his door was appropriate, “Bless This Mess.” Many lives today have become “a mess.” Some feel there is no hope. Dear friend, God is in the business of saving such lives. Do you desire to have your life ordered by God and to become a man or woman of God? Accept the Bible’s message, believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved and God will miraculously change you and your life. —Wade LeBlanc

All to Jesus I surrender, Lord I give myself to Thee. Fill me with
Thy love and power, let Thy blessings fall on me. —J. W. V. D.

DAILY READINGS: Judges 9:1-10:5; Isaiah 30:1-33; 1 Cor. 9:1-23

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Timothy 6:7, NKJV

Much of the world’s activity is driven by the pursuit of wealth.  Those with little would like to have some and those who have much would like to get more. People ought to heed Paul’s words: they that will be rich have “pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6:10, NKJV). It is also true that at the end of life it will all be left behind. The Lord Jesus invites you today to put your trust in Him as your personal Saviour! Then you will have an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled that fades not away—an eternal possession. —Jim Paul

If I gained the world but lost the Saviour! Would my gain be worth
the life-long strife? Are all earthly pleasures worth comparing? For
a moment with a Christ-filled life! —Anna Olander

DAILY READINGS: Judges 8:1-35; Isaiah 29:1-24; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Luke 23:49, NKJV 

A department store near us recently held its “Grand Opening.” Thronging crowds waited 10 to 12 hours to be first inside. Through His substitutionary death on Calvary, Jesus opened wide the gates of heaven, yet so many have no interest and stand afar off. God loves us and is not willing that anyone should perish. He offers salvation freely to anyone who will receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Will you accept His offer today? —Jerry Proctor

Salvation, salvation vast, full and free:
Thro’ the precious blood of the Son of God,
Who was slain on Calvary. —Unknown