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What did the Lord Jesus give on our behalf? Nothing less than His body, soul and spirit! He suffered as no one else has ever suffered, in all three aspects of His being, all at once, and for all time. May our hearts be full of worship for Him today. —Tom Steere

We often use the terms “strong as a rock.” This rock in the wilderness was no small stone for God stood on it, yet He was able to turn it into a pool from which all of Israel drank. God knows our strengths and desires to change and use them to be fountains and rivers of blessing to others. How does God plan to use you today? Let Him make of you what He wishes in order to make you a blessing to others. —Ken Gross

It was a pitch black night. I was on the far side of the bay when my light suddenly went out. How would I find my way back? The answer was simple. I set my eyes on the light of home. I stumbled a few times but gradually the light grew brighter until finally I reached my destination. Is life hard for you today? The way dark? Don’t be discouraged. Keep your eyes on the One who is our heavenly Light. His grace will see you through. Soon we’ll be home. —J. Fleming

Some have suggested that the great pyramid was constructed at the angle of light's refraction and that the ancient Egyptians expected their monarch’s soul to rise to heaven on a ray of sunlight. Pharaoh knew he had a soul, and he believed there was a heaven, but he missed it, for no ray of sunlight will ever convey a soul to glory. Paul had “a desire to depart, and to be with Christ” (Phil. 1:23) but his assurance lay in the fact that the Lord Jesus had died for him on the cross, and through Christ’s death his sins had been put away. All who believe this will one day be conveyed by Him to heaven. Will you be there? —R. Surgenor

One hundred and twenty princes and three presidents (of which Daniel was the first), ruled over the Kingdom of Darius. These men were undoubtedly some of the most gifted men in the world, brilliant intellectually and administratively. Daniel stood above them all. Jealousy spurred them to destroy him and so this group, all 122 of them, set as their task to find fault with him. Yet after sifting his life with utmost scrutiny all they could find fault with was his faithful prayer life to his God. If our life were scrutinized would this be all that our accusers would find? —S. L. L.

On January 6, 1843, the 15 year old C. H. Spurgeon heard an inexperienced preacher speak from this text. On that snowy morning, the church was almost empty. Nevertheless, God’s Spirit moved the sinburdened youth to heed the message and "look to Jesus." That very hour, he was saved as he simply trusted in the Lord Jesus. As he walked out into the deep snow, he rejoiced that, in God’s sight, he was "whiter than snow, through the precious blood of Christ," (1 Jn. 1:7). —George Hall

Kosmos is the Greek word for “adorning,” it means “orderly arrangement” or “decoration”. It is normally translated “world.” The word “cosmetics,” is derived from kosmos. Biblically speaking, the gray head testifies of acquired wisdom (Prov. 20:29) and a meek and quiet spirit is beautiful to God (1 Pet. 3:4). Why would we cover up what God deems is beautiful and garnish that which is but a fading garment? “In vain you will make yourself fair,” (Jer. 4:30). It is not our exterior, but the inner-man that God appreciates. —Warren Henderson

Here we have three key words associated with the place called Calvary. What love—forgiving even His enemies! What hope—that by His sacrifice we can be drawn into fellowship with God! What peace—the sin question dealt with forever and God fully satisfied! —Pete Smith