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DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 6:8 to 7:10; Psalm 106; Acts 28:1-16

 

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new.  2 Cor. 5:17
…Put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:24

In Britain on February 15, 1971 (Decimal Day) the centurys-old monetary system was changed, bringing in a completly new one. Complete conversion! The conversion of a soul is outstanding evidence that the Gospel is the power of God. This power is expressed in a changed life when a person’s words, attitudes, actions and friendships are different. Let us finish with the old and put on the new! —Jim Paul

I have ceased from my wandering and going astray;
Since Jesus came into my heart.
—R. H. McDaniel

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 5:14 to 6:7; Psalm 105; Acts 27:27-44

 

And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.  Leviticus 1:4

In the burnt offering, the sweet value of the animal was transferred to the offerer and then the animal was burned on the altar before God. In the non-sweet savour sacrifices—the sin and trespass offerings—the sin of the offerer was transferred to the animal and, except for the fat and kidneys, the animal was burned outside the camp. Both offerings have their fulfillment in Christ. With our sins upon Him, He was judged outside the camp, but through the Holy Spirit, the goodness of Christ in each believer will continue to refresh the Father forever. What a transaction! Our sin for the praise of God! —W. A. H.

The gifts you bring with loving hand, your Lord will not disown!
Their odours sweet to Heaven, shall rise like incense round His throne.
—Fanny Crosby

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 4:27 to 5:13; Psalm 104; Acts 27:1-26

 

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:7

The moment a sinner trusts in the reconciling blood of Jesus Christ, they have made peace with God. By putting on the whole armour of God, this same one is guarded against evil and enjoys fellowship having the peace of God. Furthermore, they have obtained an inheritance; Jesus says in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. —E. MacLelland

O, that the world might hear Him speak,
The word of comfort that men seek;
To all the lowly and unto the meek,
Jesus whispers peace.  
—D. M. W.

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 4:1-26; Psalm 103; Acts 26:19-32

 

…Unite my heart to fear thy name.  Psalm 86:11

The hastily typed out verse mistakenly read “Untie my heart to fear thy name.” A mistaken quote but marvelous advice! Knotted hearts most surely need to be untied, loosed from the binding influences of this world that keeps them from rising to a higher plane. But likewise the heart also needs to be united. It is so easily divided and its affections set more on things below rather than on things above. Both aspirations are appropriate reminders, if we are to press on to the prize of our high calling in Christ Jesus (Phil. 3:14). —Mark Kolchin

Lord, lift me up and let me stand, by faith, on Heaven’s table land,
A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.    
—J. Oatman

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 3; Psalm 102; Acts 26:1-18

 

But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.  2 Corinthians 8:16

The tendency to put other believers on pedestals can often be simple misdirection. We’ve been the recipient of an extraordinary kindness, and we do well to be grateful. However, we must carefully remember that every man carries his own share of flaws and failures. As our verse says, the care for other believers is placed within the saint’s heart by God Himself. To Him, we must always be diligent to extend our deepest thanks for every good and perfect gift, including our caring brothers and sisters. —Rick Morse

Oh to be saved from mysef, dear Lord; Oh, to be lost in Thee;
Oh, that it may be no more I, but Christ that lives in me.
—A. Whiddington

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 2; Psalms 99-101; Acts 25:13-27

 

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou has shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.  Matthew 6:6

Prayer is not a passive pastime, but an active pursuit. Enter into your closet—get away from the day’s busyness and everyone around you. Shut the door—get intimate with God by yourself. Pray to the Father—acknowledge that there is no other God to whom you can go. He has promised that the faithful, diligent and secret prayers of His children will not go unnoticed, but will be rewarded. What a privilege to go to God in prayer! What a great motivator to get busy in prayer! —Deborah Manera

Work as if everything depended on you;
And pray as if everything depended on God.
—D. L. Moody

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 1; Psalms 96-98; Acts 24:24 to 25:12

 

Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.  Isaiah 26:4

During the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900, workers with the China Inland Mission experienced intense suffering. J. Hudson Taylor, the founder of the CIM, was in his seventies and one day said to his fellow Christians: “I cannot read; I cannot think; I cannot even pray; but I can trust.” Perhaps you are going through a time of severe trial. If so, do not fail to trust the Lord. —W. Ross Rainey

Simply trusting every day, 
Trusting through a stormy way, 
Even when my faith is small, 
Trusting Jesus, that is all. 
—Edgar P. Stites

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 40; Psalms 94-95; Acts 24:1-23

 

…Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord.  Exodus 14:13
Sit still, my daughter… Ruth 3:18
Be still, and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10

It is challenging to stand still in a moving world, to sit still in an exciting world, and to be still in a restless world. The art of meditation is lost to activity. Yet, there is a blessing for each discipline. Stand still—and see the salvation of the Lord (Ex. 14:13). Sit still—and listen to what God will do (Ruth 3:18). Be still—and know that I am God (Ps. 46:19). Today, find a quiet place and enjoy the stillness of His presence. —Rex Trogdon

The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie;
In pastures green; He leadeth me, the quiet waters by.
—Scottish Psalter

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 39; Psalms 92-93; Acts 23:12-35

 

…she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.  John 20:14

Perhaps she didn’t immediately recognize Him through her tears, but Mary’s anguish quickly turned to adoration when she saw it was the Lord. She fell down at His feet and worshipped. The most beautiful face in the universe forever will be that of our Lord, once marred at Calvary, but now glorified. That glorified visage will draw forth our ceaseless worship throughout the endless ages of eternity! —Vernon Markle

Face to face! O blissful moment! Face to face – to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ who loves me so.
—Carrie E. Breck

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 38; Psalms 90-91; Acts 22:22 to 23:11

 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  John 3:16

This well-loved verse declares the limitless capacity of the work of Christ to save. No human being on earth is beyond the pale of the great salvation that God offers through His Son. Sir Robert Anderson wrote “There is no deception in it. If forgiveness is preached to all, it is because all may share it…it is impossible that election can ever limit the value of the death of Christ, or the power of that mighty name to save and bless.” May we continue to preach the limitless Gospel to the whosoevers of our day. —W. H. Burnett

Come, sing the Gospel’s joyful sound, salvation full and free;
Proclaim to all the world around, the year of jubilee!
—Philip P. Bliss