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DAILY READINGS: Exodus 28:15-43; Psalms 74:1-75:10; Acts 16:16-40

Therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity. Joshua 24:14

The sermon’s title was, “A Life That Matters.” Two famous athletes were being questioned as to their legacy. Ted Williams pointed to his success in baseball. And Michael Jordan noted his achievements in basketball. The speaker commented, “How sad!” A lifetime quest for fleeting fame. The apostle Paul had the best goal declaring, “For to me to live is Christ” (Phil. 1:21). We all leave imprints in the sands of time.
May our steps inspire holy living for the generation following us and leave a legacy that counts for eternity. —E. Dyck

Living for Jesus a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, gladhearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me. —Thomas O. Chisholm

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 27:20-28:14; Psalm 73:1-28; Acts 15:36-16:15

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. Psalm 56:5
Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? Psalm 56:8

Suffering does not always come from sickness and bereavement. One of the greatest trials occurs when others—especially if they are believers—question our motives and actions and make us feel like spiritual  failures. The psalmist reminds us that God understands our pain and registers it in His book and there is not one tear that is not collected. —Brian Russell

No-one understands like Jesus when the foes of life assail.
You should never be discouraged. Jesus cares and will not fail. —John W. Peterson

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 26:31-27:19; Psalm 72:1-20; Acts 15:22-35

That the generation to come might know them. Psalm 78:6

We seem to have little appreciation of our Christian heritage today. Great men and women missionaries have come and gone, yet so few have any knowledge of their lives and work. Biographies of great Christian men and women from the past are important to understanding God’s work throughout history. The psalmist here is speaking of an even earlier historical period and exhorting an understanding of it. We need to see how God has worked in the past to understand our place in the divine continuum of His dealings with mankind. —N. C. Funston

Be still, my soul! Thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last. —K. von Schlegel

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 26:1-30; Psalms 70:1-71:24; Acts 15:1-21

As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. Joshua 1:5

It was an awesome task for Joshua to assume the role of Israel’s leader after the death of Moses. Moses was highly educated, intelligent and powerful. He delivered the nation from slavery, brought them miraculously through the Red Sea and led them for 40 years in the desert. His was a God-given authority and for Joshua to take his place must have seemed daunting, but God reassured His servant with the
promise of His presence. Let us not be daunted by our divine calling. Our Saviour’s presence will be help enough. —Paul Young

O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee;
I give Thee back the life I owe, that in Thine ocean depths,
Its flow may richer, fuller be. —George Matheson

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 25:1-40; Psalm 69:1-36; Acts 14:1-28

Tell (count) the stars, if thou be able to number them. Genesis 15:5
He calleth them all by names. Isaiah 40:26
Your heavenly Father feedeth them. Matthew 6:26
For your heavenly Father knoweth. Matthew 6:32

Abraham must have been filled with amazement as he scanned the mass of twinkling stars above him. Can you not hear him thinking, “Count the stars, how is that even possible?” But God has named every one of  them! It is beyond the comprehension of our minds, but it is not beyond His. How wonderful to know that this great God is our Father. He feeds the sparrow and He knows every detail of our life. He is limitless in His love, care and faithfulness to us. —Jim Comte

God sees the little sparrow fall, it meets His tender view;
If God so loves the little birds, I know He loves me, too! —M. Straub

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 24:1-18; Psalm 68:1-35; Acts 13:26-52

Christ died for our sins. 1 Corinthians 15:3

We marvel today at these five words! Christ, the very Son of God suffered and bled and died upon a cross. One who was sinless, paid the price of our sin at Calvary. Yet we remember One today who is not dead, but alive and alive forevermore! We have to exclaim Hallelujah! What a Saviour! —John M.Clegg

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood,
Sealed my pardon with His blood,
Hallelujah! What a Saviour! —Philip P. Bliss

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 23:10-33; Psalms 66:1-67:7; Acts 13:1-25

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

To come to God requires two things. First, we must believe that He is, that He exists. Nearly everyone believes this. But, that’s not enough. We must also believe that He will reward those who seek Him out. Call upon Him in faith for salvation, knowing that He will respond. Then, for spiritual growth, don’t grow weary in your prayers, nor your passion for living for Him. Seek Him in every situation. He is there. He will reward. —Rex Trogdon

Thou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring;
For His grace and power are such, none can ever ask too much.
—John Newton

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 22:1-23:9; Psalms 64:1 -65:13; Acts 12:1-25

In those days came John the Baptist…saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3:1-2

John’s preaching concerned repentance and a subsequent baptism to prove that his “converts” meant what they said. John was an unusual man with no use for anything fine or fancy; a loner who grew up in the desert. John didn’t mince matters when he saw the Pharisees and Sadducees come to be baptised. He called them serpents and demanded that they repent too. We too, should have the fruit of repentance in our lives. —G. Frear

There is a river, that flows from deep within;
There is a fountain, that frees the soul from sin;
Come to this water, there is a vast supply;
There is a river, that never shall run dry. —D. & M. Sapp

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 21:1-36; Psalms 62:1-63:11; Acts 11:19-30

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:18

We have eyes but do we see? The physical eyes of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus were open but their spiritual “eyes were holden that they should not know him” (Luke 24:16). Our eyes may be open to
read God’s Word, but we fail to grasp the personal messages God is trying to pass on to us. We come away none the better because we fail to see. If this is so, pray David’s prayer above, and start all over again. —K. C. Ung

Open my eyes, that I may see,
Glimpses of truth, Thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key,
That shall unclasp and set me free. —Clara H. Scott

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 20:1-26; Psalms 60-61; Acts 11:1-18

Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. Acts 19:19

A drug dealer became a Christian. His marijuana was ready to harvest. Although of considerable monetary value he burnt his entire crop. Sadly today there are Christians who are involved in pornography, alcohol, wrong friendships and business deals, to name a few. What are you hanging on to that needs getting rid of? Decide today that with God’s help you will put things right. —Janet Fleming

God will not be mocked for we reap what we sow,
The seeds we are planting are what we will grow.
Get rid of wrong habits, of sin and misdeeds,
Or soon you will harvest a garden of weeds. —Janet Fleming