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Numbers 19:1-22; Proverbs 16:1-33; 2 Peter 3:1-18

The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us. Deuteronomy 29:29

There is a trend today to emphasize the mysterious within Christianity. Searching for the truth is derided as presumptuous. It is true, there are Scriptural mysteries we will never solve, and God is far greater than we can ever comprehend. But He has spoken to us through His Son and if we have seen the Son, we have seen the Father. The mysterious unknown belongs to God. It is our joy to understand and treasure what He has revealed. —J. D. Fraser

Take Your truth, plant it deep in us;
Shape and fashion us in Your likeness,
That the light of Christ might be seen today;
In our acts of love and our deeds of faith. —K. Getty & S. Townend

Numbers 18:1-32; Proverbs 15:1-33; 2 Peter 2:1-22

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth… it shall accomplish what I please. Isaiah 55:11, NKJV

A missionary felt compelled to preach to the trees in a nearby forest. Years later he shared this story citing that obedience to God doesn’t always make sense. A man in the audience recognized the story. “I was in those trees!” He had escaped from prison and was hiding when he heard the missionary’s message. He repented, returned to prison and completed his sentence. He was now a free man in Jesus! What a reminder that obedience to God produces results. Preach even to trees! —Deborah Manera

God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible.
What a pity that we plan only things we can do by ourselves. —A. W. Tozer

Numbers 16:41-17:13; Proverbs 14:1-35; 2 Peter 1:1-21

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28

Agrippa, like the rich young ruler (Mark 10), is one of the tragedies of the New Testament. He was “deeply swayed but not savingly changed” (quoted from Land of Revival). It is easy to be stirred emotionally by the message of the cross and yet not be fundamentally changed. Response to the Gospel is more than a momentary release of emotions but rather a surrender of the will in true repentance and a looking to the Lord to help us sustain that decision by the power of His Spirit. —Paul Young

Fully persuaded—Jesus is mine!
Fully persuaded—Lord I am Thine!
Oh, make my love to Thee, like Thine own love to me,
So rich, so full and free, Saviour divine! —J. B. Atchinson

Numbers 16:1-40; Proverbs 13:1-25; 1 Peter 5:1-14

Thou art a great people, and hast great power. Joshua 17:17

Some Bank of England £50 notes have a photograph of two great inventors and business partners, James Watt and Matthew Boulton. Boulton once said to Watt “I sell here sir, what all the world desires to have—power” (referring to the power of his steam engine). Others have sought after power in the sense of domination and control. Any power we possess is God ordained and as such any influence that believers might have over others should be used with discretion and in the light of accountability one day. —Brian Powlesland

Help me remember that if I do lead,
That people will judge each motive and deed;
So temper my actions with kindness each hour,
So no-one can claim a misuse of power. —B. P.

Numbers 15:1-41; Proverbs 12:1-28; 1 Peter 4:1-19

For you are still carnal. 1 Corinthians 3:3, NKJV

I am not sure how many times I have read this without grasping the word “still”. We can almost hear Paul’s exasperation here, as he thinks: “When will you ever grow up?” He had all sorts of expectations for his converts, but they simply weren’t growing in Christ as they should have been. There were likely many ministries in the local Church that went unfulfilled and many unnecessary problems because they were “still” carnal. Has God’s work been hindered because we’re still carnal? —N. C. Funston

With all my heart I want to love You, Lord,
And live my life each day to know You more.
All that is in me is Yours completely;
I’ll serve You only, with all my heart. —Babbie Mason

Numbers 14:1-45; Proverbs 11:1-31; 1 Peter 3:1-22

In his temple doth every one speak of his glory. Psalm 29:9b

In His temple everyone ought to speak of His glory but sometimes, we must confess, we don’t. Sometimes we think and speak of our own glory and this is to our shame. The theme in the temple should be “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory” (Ps. 115:1). For the Lord deserves glory and strength. Our thoughts and actions should reflect the wonder, awe and glory that belong to Him. —Shane Johnson

To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in. —Fanny Jane Crosby

Numbers 12:1-13:33; Proverbs 10:1-32; 1 Peter 2:1-25

Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech…As raindrops on the tender herb…Ascribe greatness to our God. Deuteronomy 32:2-3, NKJV

“Does my preaching revive the saints like the first rains after a long dry summer? Does it cause young (tender) believers to grow? Does it bring honour and glory to my Lord?” That was Moses’ prayer. If I depend upon my own eloquence or wisdom it will not do that and may even bring glory to me instead of to my Saviour. But if I spend time on my knees, meditating in His Word, He will give me something which will refresh my own soul and my hearers also. —David Croudace

And wing my words that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart. —Frances Ridley Havergal

Numbers 11:4-35; Proverbs 9:1-18; 1 Peter 1:1-25

In the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1

I was recently speaking with someone who was bemoaning the terrible state of the world. They said, “What this world needs is a charismatic person to bring all people together”. One godly writer has noted that, “Mankind is ready to embrace just such a person. Someone who does not interfere with their comfortable lives… someone who will provide a world of tolerance, love, and goodwill, without any personal cost to themselves. And the Antichrist will be able to accomplish this”. Let us continue to preach the transforming work of the Lord Jesus to a world seeking answers. —Bob Cretney

Jesus is the answer for the world today
Above Him there’s no other, Jesus is the way. —Michael W. Smith

Numbers 10:11-11:3; Proverbs 8:1-36; Jude

I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth From the great congregation. Psalm 40:10, NKJV

As you go about your day today look for opportunities to tell others about our Lord Jesus Christ’s righteousness, faithfulness, salvation, and lovingkindness. It may be that you will be an encouragement to other believers or you may sow a seed for an unbeliever to think upon during the rest of their day. —Annette Baal

Praise the name of Jesus, praise the name of Jesus
He’s my Rock, He’s my Fortress, He’s my Deliverer,
In Him will I trust. Praise the name of Jesus. —Roy Hicks Jr.

Numbers 9:1-10:10; Proverbs 6:20-7:27; Mark 16:1-20

For Jerusalem stumbled, and Judah is fallen, because their tongue and their doings Are against the Lord to provoke the eyes of His glory. Isaiah 3:8, NKJV

How might God’s displeasure for a society be displayed today? Much in the same way it was in Isaiah’s day. Isaiah 3:3-7 identifies several signs of a society destitute of God’s blessing: a void of godly leadership, immature leaders taking control, a divided society, discounted values, and an air of despair dominates the nation. Like Israel, these symptoms warn of a society that has turned away from God and is ripe for judgment! May we walk in love and truth and pray for a great revival in our land. —W. A. H.

Wherefore do the nations rage, and the people vainly dream,
That in triumph they can wage war against the Lord supreme? —Paraphrase of Psalm 2