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Deuteronomy 13:1-14:21; Song of Solomon 3:6-5:1; Luke 10:1-24

Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:5-6 NKJV

While Jesus is directly referring to salvation and heaven we can apply this statement to all areas of our lives. Life is full of uncertainties for us, but not for God. He knows the “end from the beginning” (Isa. 46:10), the right time and the right action. If we draw near to Him will He not show us where we ought to go and what we ought to do? Continue to be obedient to Him in your waiting and He will show you the wisest way forward. —Danielle Robins

Trust in the Lord, O troubled soul, rest in the arms of His care;
Whatever your lot, it mattereth not, for nothing can trouble you there.  —Thomas Chisholm

Deuteronomy 12:1-32; Song of Solomon 2:8-3:5; Luke 9:37-62

And Moses said unto God…what shall I say unto them? And God said unto Moses… Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you. Exodus 3:13-14

Moses would be the instrument God would use to bring His people out of Egypt and into a “good land” (3:8). Moses had objections to this task, but God assured him that He was with him. Moses would have to lay hold of who God is and obey what God says. This is faith! Author Warren Wiersbe notes, “Faith sees the opportunities while unbelief sees the obstacles.” Is God asking you to do something for Him? Trust Him and do it. —Bob Cretney

Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now;
He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. —John H. Stockton

Deuteronomy 10:12-11:32; Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7; Luke 9:18-36

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. 1 Peter 1:5

Will we really make it unto the end? Our spiritual frailty often tries to remind us that we are not worthy to be accepted by the Father up to the end of our earthly lives. However Peter reminds us that we are kept by the power of God. He cannot fail, so the power is absolute. Feeble and frail we may be, but once His—we
are His forever! —Brian Russell

He will keep me till the river,
Rolls its waters at my feet.
Then He’ll bear me safely over,
All my joys in Him complete.   —F. H. Rawley  

Deuteronomy 9:1-10:11; Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:14; Luke 9:1-17

“I will lay down my life for Your sake.” Jesus answered him, “Will you lay down your life for My sake?” John 13:37-38 NKJV

How ironic Peter’s bold statement must have sounded to Jesus, who would shortly lay down His life. In John 10:17, Jesus says, “Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life.” Although well intentioned, Peter could never fully comprehend the future implications of what Jesus was about to do. Caiaphas prophesied that it was necessary that one man (Jesus) die for the people (John 11:51). May we fully appreciate with the enlightened eyes of faith that only the sacrifice of this One—Jesus, could give us life. —E. V.

Only One took the nails, Only One tore the veil,
Only One spotless Lamb, I will boast only in the cross.   —Chris Tomlin

Deuteronomy 7:12-8:20; Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:20; Luke 8:40-56

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus thoughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

We need to remember that the word “all” in the Scriptures means what it says! The Greek source word, “pas” denotes “all, every, always, thoroughly.” Let us come to Him, “in whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him” (Eph. 3:12), and expect Him to do “exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” —E. C. B.

Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne,
Make all my wants and wishes known. —W. W. Walford

Deuteronomy 6:1-7:11; Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:10; Luke 8:22-39

Blessed is he who considers the poor. Psalm 41:1 NKJV
I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinks upon me. Psalm 40:17 NKJV

“Considers” implies “to be circumspect” or in other words intelligent. We need to be wary of deceptive schemes and impostors, but also be very aware of those in genuine need whether that be physical or spiritual. The Lord Jesus set the example for us in reaching out to those with serious physical need as well as those who were poor in spirit. “Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor” (2 Cor. 8:9). “For the poor always ye have with you” (John 12:8). Through the eyes of Christ, let us consider and help them.
—Wm. H. Gustafson

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. —F. J. Crosby

Deuteronomy 5:1-33; Ecclesiastes 7:1-29; Luke 8:1-21

But the Lord will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. Joel 3:16

The word “hope” is found again in Psalm 46:1, but there it is translated “refuge”—“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). It comes from a word meaning “to confide in.” Are you troubled today! Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s circumstances? Confide in the Lord. He knows the answers; He will supply the needed strength. You won’t be disappointed!  —Pete Smith

In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear;
And safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here:
The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid,
But God is round about me, and can I be dismayed?  —Anna Waring

Deuteronomy 4:1-49; Ecclesiastes 5:1-6:12; Luke 7:30-50

Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6
He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

All our lives, we are encouraged to “bear down”, “work harder”, or “give it the old college try.” Through these and other inspirational adages, we are urged to make something happen by ourselves without the help of others. But in the school of God, there is another route to achieve spiritual victory, but it requires faith,
trust, and whole-hearted dependence upon the Lord. It is simply more of Him and less of us. Whatever your challenge is today, be sure to lean on Him. —M. Kolchin

O sovereign Lord, enthroned in grace, put forth Thy mighty hand;
Let all Thy people seek Thy face, and nobly take their stand. —G. Dobbs

Deuteronomy 3:1-29; Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16; Luke 7:1-29

I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul’s stead.  Job 16:4

It is so easy to judge another believer’s position, when you yourself have never been that way before. Be very careful before you say to a suffering saint “I know how you feel” if you have not had the same experience. On the other hand if you have so suffered, draw near and give help, comfort and consolation as much as you can. —Brian Russell

No one understands like Jesus;
Ev’ry woe He sees and feels;
Tenderly He whispers comfort,
And the broken heart He heals.  —John W. Peterson

Deuteronomy 2:1-37; Ecclesiastes 2:12-3:15; Luke 6:20-49

Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. Luke 8:49-50

My friend, are you in trouble today: broken hearted, disappointed, disillusioned? Has life taken turns you can’t understand and you can’t comprehend what is happening to you? Take courage!  Don’t let what you perceive to be impossible keep you from pouring your heart out to the Master. Jesus invites us to move from fear to faith in absolute trust. And in His time (not our time), He will bring an answer or a solution or healing or deliverance—restoring us to wholeness. He is still the God of miracles. Trust Him today!
—Deborah Manera

Leave it all in the hands that were wounded for you.   —Elisabeth Elliot