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DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 8:31-66; Jer. 16:1-21; Philippians 1:21-2:11

Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27

Another has commented—“How wonderful is this truth, that our Lord indwells the hearts of His people! Yet this is just one of three ways we need to know Him. I need to know Christ for me, Christ in me and Christ through me. Christ dying on the cross for me—my substitution and sacrifice. Christ living in my heart—my sanctification and satisfaction. Christ speaking through me by my life—my service and sufficiency. Those who are indwelt and controlled by Christ, find in Him their all-in-all.” —Pete Smith

I take salvation full and free,
Through Him who gave His life for me,
He undertakes my all to be:
I take—He undertakes. —A. B. Simpson

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 8:1-30; Jeremiah 15:1-21; Philippians 1:1-20

By them (the springs) shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. Psalm 104:12

We are delighted, and God is glorified, by the songs of birds. Let us add our song to that of the birds. We have the Holy Spirit as our habitation, a well of water springing up unto everlasting life within us. As we live in the Spirit, let us sing praises to our God. And beyond the song may we have sweet meditation of Him. “Bless the Lord, O my soul” (Ps. 103:1). —D. Pickup

The birds upon the treetops sing their song,
The angels chant their chorus all day long;
The flowers in the garden blend their hue,
So why shouldn’t I, why shouldn’t you, praise Him too? —D. G.

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 7:1-51; Jeremiah 14:1-22; Ephesians 6:10-24

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle (scorch) upon thee. Isaiah 43:2

The God who led Israel safely through the Red Sea; across the weary wilderness and over the Jordan is the same God leading you and me today. Twice God says “when.” It’s never a question of “if”! In all of our lives there will be the “whens,” but remember He is our unfailing resource in every trial. Faith must rest on His sustaining grace, His unfailing promises, and His constant comfort. “I am the Lord thy God” (v. 3). —Jim Comte

Through days of toil when heart doth fail; God will take care of you.
When dangers fierce, your path assail; God will take care of you. —Martin

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 6:1-38; Jeremiah 13:1-27; Ephesians 5:22-6:9

Bring him unto me. Mark 9:19

These four simple words were spoken to a father who was at his wit’s end, trying to find help for his son. “When human help fails, bring him to Me,” the Lord Jesus says. “When your child is sick or lost or broken, bring him to Me,” the Lord whispers. “Where there is no other possible way to fix your child, bring him to Me.” “And they brought him unto him” (v. 20). Then “Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose” (v. 27). —Shane Johnson

I believe in Christ; He is God’s Son.
On earth to dwell His soul did come.
He healed the sick; the dead He raised.
Good works were His; His name be praised. —Bruce R. McConkie

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 4:1-5:18; Jeremiah 12:17; Ephesians 5:1-21

Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. John 6:68

Abraham Lincoln said, “I have been driven to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go; my wisdom and that of all around me seemed insufficient for the day.” —E. Bennett MacLelland

Only in Thee, O Saviour mine,
Dwelleth my soul in peace divine,
Pleasures of earth, so seemingly sweet,
Fail at the last my longings to meet.
Only in Thee, my bliss is complete,
Only dear Lord in Thee. —Thomas O. Chisholm 

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 3:1-28; Jeremiah 11:1-23; Ephesians 4:17-32

She hath done what she could. Mark 14:8

What a commendation by the Saviour! She may not have been able to do much for the Lord, but what she could do, she did do. She had a tremendous appreciation of the Lord she loved. We too may not be able to do much for Him. Be assured, however, we will be blessed for our labours for Him. The Lord never asked us to be successful but to be faithful. Surely that is what matters the most. —John M. Clegg

I just keep trusting my Lord as I walk a long;
I just keep trusting my Lord and He gives a song.
Though the storm clouds darken the sky o’er the heav’nly trail,
I just keep trusting my Lord, He will never fail. —J. Peterson

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 2:1-46; Jeremiah 10:1-25; Ephesians 4:1-16

Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord goeth forth with fury…The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart. Jeremiah 30:23-24

This is a vivid description of the storm of God’s wrath falling on the wicked. We who are saved will never know such a storm of divine wrath. In the darkness on Calvary’s hill, the terrible storm of God’s righteous and holy wrath against sin broke on our Lord Jesus. This was the intent of the heart of the Father, His thoughts and purpose, to judge our sins in the Lamb of God. As we remember Him and what He endured for us, may worship flow readily from our hearts and lips. —Carl Knott

Jehovah lifted up His rod; O Christ, it fell on Thee!
Thou wast sore stricken of Thy God; there’s not one stroke for me.—Cousin

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 1:1-53; Jeremiah 9:1-26; Ephesians 3:1-21

He made the altar hollow with boards. Exodus 38:7

If the brazen altar was built of solid metal, based on its dimensions, it would have been an extremely heavy burden to carry. It was made hollow so the Levites had a manageable load to bear. The tabernacle
reveals God’s design for function, beauty and care for His servants. He calls us to bear with Him His yoke—it’s easy (or kind) and His burden is light. The Lord’s work, done by His design, will show His wisdom and glory, and care for His servants. —Sam Thorpe Jr.

His yoke is easy, His burden is light,
I’ve found it so, I’ve found it so;
He leadeth me by day and by night,
Where living waters flow. —Ralph E. Hudson

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 24:1-25; Jeremiah 8:1-22; Ephesians 2:11-22

My people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the Lord. Jeremiah 31:14
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness (abundance) of thy house. Psalm 36:8
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness (abundance). Psalm 63:5

Our Saviour has promised to give us all that is necessary for life and godliness. He said, “all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33). Why then should we look to this miserable world for joy and satisfaction only to find “broken cisterns” (Jer. 2:13)? Enjoy your salvation today! —W. H. G.

All that I want is in Jesus, He satisfies, joy He supplies,
Life would be worthless without Him, all things in Jesus, I find. —H. Loes

DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 23:1-39; Jeremiah 7:1-34; Ephesians 1:15-2:10

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

Here we learn that it is important that we should discern the “times” in our lives, that we might act appropriately. We see this demonstrated in the life of the Lord Jesus. In John’s gospel, time after time, we hear
the Lord Jesus say “Mine hour is not yet come” (John 2:4). His life and service was guided by His knowledge of the Father’s timing and He acted accordingly. So also, our lives are not a series of random events,
but the unfolding of God’s purposes. May we be sensitive to the “hours” in our lives and act accordingly. —W. H. Burnett

Our times are in Thy hand, whatever they may be;
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, as best may seem to Thee. —William F. Lloyd