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

We remember…Egypt…the onions, and the garlic.  Numbers 11:5
For consider (remember) him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.  Hebrews 12:3

When the Israelites remembered the indulgences of Egypt and forgot all that they had suffered there, they got depressed and wanted to return! We too, can easily become weary and disheartened. But God has given us the antidote here—we need to set aside time to consider and “meditate on” the Lord Jesus and His sufferings. God promises that doing this will be a powerful motivating force in our lives and will keep us from becoming spiritually drained and discouraged. —David Croudace

Give me a sight O Saviour, of Thy wondrous love for me,
Of the love that brought Thee down to earth, to die on Calvary. —A. Kelly

 

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

Those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?  Luke 13:4

To the question of an untimely death being a judgement of God, the Lord Jesus clarifies that misconception by saying “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3). The truth is that we are all going to perish someday. The time, place and reason are unknown to us. However we do know that if we die without coming to Christ we will indeed perish. Our hearts should be keen to the brevity of life—life that must turn to God in repentance or perish for all eternity. —Tom Steere

O soul! Why shouldst thou wander, from such a loving Friend?
Cling closer, closer to Him, stay with Him to the end.
—M. A. Johnson

 

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

Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours but God’s.   2 Chron. 20:15

So spake the prophet Jahaziel to Jehoshaphat and the people, when they were facing a confederacy of three hostile nations and defeat seemed certain. True to the prophet’s word, these nations were distracted by fighting among themselves and Judah was left unharmed. There are times when we feel that we face impossible situations and it appears that the enemy has the upper hand. Never fear. Our God is the God of the impossible and He is well able to intervene in a mighty way for our deliverance. —W. H. Burnett

Faint not Christian! Though the road, leading to thy blest abode,
Darksome be and dangerous too, Christ,
thy Guide, will bring thee through. —James Harinton Evans

 

DAILY?READINGS: 1 Kings 1; Jeremiah 9; Ephesians 3

The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.  Psalm 14:2
Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end.  Deuteronomy 32:29

God’s heart is ever open to human need. He sees the world’s empty striving for mastery and and it grieves Him. We too should sorrow as we look around and see a world that is fast ripening for judgement. Many loved ones are not yet sheltered from the coming wrath and are in need of salvation. Surely this must lead us to intensify our prayers for them. —Drew Craig

Rescue the perishing, duty demands it;
Strength for thy labour the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way, patiently win them;
Tell the poor wandr’er a Saviour has died. —Fanny J. Crosby

 

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

For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.  Mark 3:35

It appears on this occasion that the Lord’s mother and brothers came to where He was preaching. For whatever reason, they did not join those gathered to hear the Lord, but rather sent for Him to come to them. Even His listeners were surprised that He ignored their request. What was the reason? Normally, the Lord would have gladly met with His family, but He was engaged in His Father’s business and could not be disturbed. Instead, He told His audience that those who did His Father’s will were His true brethren. Let us be careful not to let loved ones keep us from doing what God calls us to do. —W. A. H.

How I praise Thee, precious Saviour, that Thy love laid hold of me,
Thou hast saved and cleansed and filled me that I might Thy channel be.
—Mary E. Maxwell

 

DAILY?READINGS: 2 Kings 8; Jeremiah 42:7 to 43:13; Hebrews 11:1-16

All that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord. Judges 2:10
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.  2 Corinthians 13:5

It is easy for a young person who has had the privilege of growing up in a godly home and a Bible believing assembly to rest on the faith of his/her parents and yet not know the Lord in a personal, life-changing way! Such faith will not stand. Eventually life will force you to stand alone and make your own decision regarding Christ and your relationship to Him. Only Christ Himself can satisfy the deepest longings of the heart. Before you drift away into a world of sin that will never satisfy, turn to Christ. Humbly trust Him as your Saviour and commit your life completely to Him. —David Croudace

Now none but Christ can satisfy, no other name for me,
There’s love, and life, and lasting joy, Lord Jesus found in Thee. —B. E

 

 

DAILY?READINGS: 2 Samuel 23; Jeremiah 7; Ephesians 1:15 to 2:10

When I consider the heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; what is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou hast visited him? Psalm 8:3-4

We can look up to the heavens and see God’s glory in the starry host. We can also look around at nature—the changing seasons and see God’s handiwork revealed in all its beauty and splendour. One thing that surpasses it all is God’s infinite love in sending His Son to become a man and to be our Saviour. May our hearts be filled with Him today. —Jim Paul

There’s a wonder of sunset at evening,
The wonder of sunrise I see;
But the wonder of wonders that fills my soul,
Is the wonder that God loves me. —G. B. Shea

 

DAILY?READINGS: 2 Samuel 22; Jeremiah 6; Ephesians 1:1-14

But lift up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.  Exodus 14:17

The Lord, through Moses, made a passage for His people through the Red Sea. It is a lovely picture of our salvation, a passage from death to life. Some day the Lord will make a passage through the air for His people (1 Thess. 4:17), and it will result in our glorification. From beginning to end it is all His blessed work. Are you living in the expectation of that great meeting in the air? —W. Ross Rainey

Soon the “trump of God” will call us,
Soon we’ll meet Him in the air,
He, the altogether lovely,
And the fairest of the fair. —J. Booth

 

DAILY?READINGS: 2 Samuel 21; Jeremiah 5; Galatians 6

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.  1 Peter 1:25

The wreck of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, left little behind. The burning jet fuel incinerated virtually everything. However, one of the items discovered was a fully intact copy of a well used Bible, complete with a prayer list—the possession of a dedicated Christian aboard the doomed aircraft. Almost everything else from that flight was destroyed or burned—nearly everything that is, except the Word of God! Heaven and earth will pass away, but not God’s Word. It will last forever. Let’s read it today, so that we can enjoy its truth throughout eternity. —Mark Kolchin

The Bible stands though the hills may tumble,
It will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble;
I will plant my feet on its firm foundation,
For the Bible stands. —Haldor Lillenas

 

DAILY?READINGS: 2 Samuel 20; Jeremiah 4:3-31; Galatians 5:10-26

He (Nabal) hath [repaid] me evil for good.  1 Samuel 25:21
Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.  Romans 12:19

David was tempted to “get even” and had it not been for the gracious intervention of Abigail he would have carried out his plan. The believer is often tempted to try to rectify the injustices done to him by the unconverted, yet our God asks us to leave that responsibility with Him. He may not balance the record as quickly as we would, but He will act. Only then will justice be properly served. —Wm. H. Gustafson

When your heart was filled with anger,
Did you think to pray?
Did you plead for grace, my brother,
That you might forgive another,
Who had crossed your way? —M. A. Kidder