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DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 4:24-5:26; Ezekiel 7:1-27; John 1:19-51

So shall my word…accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

Similar to a Swiss Army knife, which has a wide variety of unique little tools to perform multiple functions, God’s Word is divinely equipped to meet the varied needs of saint and sinner alike. It is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:16), as well as encouragement, comfort and guidance. So what are you in need of today? It is readily available in God’s Word. —E. V.

Precious Holy Bible, treasure rich and rare,
Word of God eternal, balm for every care. —Alfred P. Gibbs

DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 3:1-4:23; Ezekiel 5:1-6:14; John 1:1-18

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Revelation 20:14

Given death’s current ubiquity on earth, it seems incredible to contemplate its demise. Millions of mute tombstones testify to its tyranny. Thankfully, the Lord Jesus conquered it by dying on the cross as a sacrifice to pay for sin—simultaneously vanquishing the fiend who wielded its power like a sword to terrorize humanity (Heb. 2:14-15). His resurrection and ascension consolidated and declared His victory to the universe; thus vindicating His person and work (Rom. 1:4). Death’s own funeral awaits His judgment. He shall cast it into the lake of fire and it will depart unlamented. —Keith Keyser

The slave of sin and fear, Thy truth my bondage broke;
My willing spirit loves to bear, Thy light and easy yoke. —J. G. Deck

DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 2:1-55; Ezekiel 3:16-4:17; 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: we are not ignorant of his devices. 2 Corinthians 2:11

I remember seeing a bumper sticker that read, “There’s too much apathy in this country, but who cares.” We cannot afford to be apathetic! Satan is a formidable foe who is constantly seeking to take advantage of us. He is a relentless enemy, whose goals are to destroy individual lives; to undermine our homes and to cause discord in the local church. How often has he effectively nullified the effective testimony of the believer, the family and the church? Be on guard! Keep in close fellowship with “headquarters”, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit” (Eph. 6:18). —Jim Comte

Soldiers of Christ, arise and put your armour on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies through His eternal Son. —Charles Wesley

DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 1:1-54; Ezekiel 2:1-3:15; 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:3

Where did everything come from? This is a deep question and linked with it is a question asked by Jean-Paul Sartre (philosopher), “Why does anything exist rather than nothing?” The atheist talks of the big bang but cannot explain where the pre-existing material came from. As Christians we believe that there was an agent that brought something from nothing and that agent was God, who spoke and everything came into being. —Paul Young

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea and rides upon the storm. —W. Cowper

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 25:1-30; Ezekiel 1:1-28; 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree. Galatians 3:13

Our Lord was accursed for us. He who did no sin, in whom was no sin, who could not sin, bore our sins in His own body on the tree. He suffered divine judgment and the curse of the law, hanging there for us. But now by faith we see Him in glory and we call Him blessed, because He hung on that tree and took that curse for us. Hallelujah, what a Saviour! —Carl Knott

Crucified! Crucified! And nailed upon the tree!
With piercéd hands and feet and side! For you! For me! —C. Austin Miles

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 24:1-20; Lamentations 4:1-5:22; 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Till I come, give attendance to reading. 1 Timothy 4:13

So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading…all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Nehemiah 8:8-9

Privately I must spend time reading and meditating on God’s Word in order to view my circumstances in the light of eternity. Publicly I must be very careful to read God’s Word clearly, slowly and with meaning. Always remember, the Word is far more important than my comments which will follow, no matter how eloquent I may be! The Word of God and not my message is the “sword of the Spirit” (Eph. 6:17). —David Croudace

Read it distinctly, clearly and slowly,
Then at His feet the hearers will fall. —Author Unknown

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 23:1-37; Lamentations 3:1-66; 1 Timothy 6:1-21

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord… Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places. 2 Kings 14:3-4

Compromise is the unfortunate downfall of many a Christian. We start out on the right path—but pressure from around us and discouragement from within cloud our vision and sully our path. Many a flourishing life has been choked by weeds of compromise. Don’t let that become your experience. Let’s stick to the narrow path of God’s Word—without compromise. Then we’ll be true examples of His grace to a world that so desperately needs this! —Deborah Manera

The church of God has so little influence over the world because the
world has so much influence over the church. —Charles Spurgeon

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 21:19-22:20; Lamentations 2:1-22; 1 Timothy 5:1-25

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4

Everyone’s life preaches a sermon. Some speak loudly and some are barely heard, but there’s a message lived out. Abraham’s life tells the story of faith, as the father of our faith. Isaac, the son of promise, through his Seed brought hope to this world. Jacob, unworthy as he was, was loved by the Lord. Faith, hope and love. What a message these three proclaim! God is still writing His story and you are in it! —Rex Trogdon

Take my life, and let it be, consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love, at the impulse of Thy love. —F. R. Havergal

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 20:1-21:18; Lamentations 1:1-22; 1 Timothy 4:1-16

And he (Esau) sold his birthright unto Jacob. Genesis 25:33

On the day Esau sold his birthright he allowed his desire for a bowl of pottage to alter the rest of his life. We shake our heads and say “What a fool.” But many of us make equally foolish trades. What desire have you possibly let bring failure into your life? Repent, and let God give you a new start today. —Ken Gross
If I gained the world, but lost the Saviour,
Were my life worth living for a day?
Could my yearning heart find rest and comfort,
In the things that soon must pass away? — Anna Olander

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 19:1-37; Jeremiah 52:1-34; 1 Timothy 3:1-16

But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow. Psalm 78:57

Our life is a journey, a walk of faith. We can learn much about how we should travel from Israel’s journey through the wilderness. Our heavenly Father wants us looking and walking forward, toward Jesus waiting for us on His throne. Let us keep our focus on Him, cultivating a vital communication with our God. Let us be like Caleb and Joshua, faithful and courageous. —D. Pickup

True-hearted, whole-hearted, faithful and loyal,
King of our lives, by Thy grace we will be;
Under the standard exalted and royal,
Strong in Thy strength we will battle for Thee. —Frances Ridley Havergal