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Walking with God is a precious blessing for His children. It is especially appreciated when one is reminded that one walks through the fearsome valley of death’s shadow. Nonetheless, the Lord’s perfect love and unfailing presence banish fear from the faithful mind (Heb. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:18). In this tumultuous and uncertain world, the saints are comforted by the Lord’s shepherd ministry in their lives. His correcting rod and protecting staff will safely guide them home. —K. R. Keyser

What a challenge is found in these words particularly in view of the preceding verses about the coming of the Lord. It is to be noticed that it does not say to abound in work for the Lord, but in the work of the Lord. We must first find out what He wants us to do, before we can do the work of the Lord. Much that is done for the Lord today is not the work of the Lord. Let us take care to do what He commands and not what we think is best. —Harold G. Smith

What a testimony these two believers shared! Their exciting story of meeting the risen Lord on the Emmaus Road has encouraged many troubled children of God through the centuries. Your testimony and mine concerning God’s faithfulness can encourage distressed and discouraged souls in our own age. We can share with the fretting and fearful that our God is in control, and His Son, the Lord Jesus, has said, “Behold, I come quickly.” And we say, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”—Arnot P. McIntee

Calvary was the ultimate expression of God’s love. To show that love “God gave His only begotten Son” for sinners like us. It was also the ultimate expression of God’s holiness. To satisfy His holiness He laid upon His own Son the iniquity of us all (Isaiah 53:6). Christ “Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree," (1 Pet. 2:24). Now, in the words of a gypsy girl, comes a searching question, “You must love Him very much if He did all that for you?” Do you? Do I? —David Croudace

The sense of this word “bless” is “to speak well of”, both in Old and New Testament usage. The witness of the believer is to be a daily occupation of speaking well of our Saviour to others. Shining out from our daily communion, daily obedience, daily enjoyment, and daily growing in Christ will be the inevitable desire to tell someone—anyone—about the most amazing and wonderful Person we know. Most people don’t know anybody like that at all. Perhaps they’ll hear about Him from you today. —Rick Morse

Hold up the Scriptures continually in your thinking. Let their truths shine on all the steps that you take, on all the decisions that you make. Let their pure light infuse all your thoughts today. — D. Picku

The centurion and his men probably thought that their job was more or less done. So, they watched. But the day was far from over. They were amazed at the quietness of the Man on the central cross. A few words of conversation with those crucified with Him and one loud cry, “It is finished” were all that was heard. But they also witnessed an earthquake and a darkness thick and heavy at noontime. As with all who watch Him they had only one response, “Truly this was the Son of God.” —Roy Hill

This concept of discipleship is very practical. A disciple is one who follows to learn. In learning, a disciple gains deeper understanding of the cost involved. Sadly many disciples of earthly leaders have had their imagination fired by a charismatic personality with disastrous results and sometimes personal loss. We need have no fear about the consequences of our discipleship in Christ. The One we follow is the Captain of our salvation, leading many sons to glory (Heb. 2:10). —Drew Craig

After He ascended to Heaven, the Lord sent His Holy Spirit. As believers, we have the Lord Jesus with us as our Heavenly guide but we also have His Holy Spirit in us as our constant companion. With His Word in our hands and in our hearts we have all the resources we need to be led in the right direction. Then at the end we will be escorted into glory to share in the pleasures at God’s right hand forever. He has provided everything for this life and the next! —Jim Paul

What perfect balance there was in our Lord Jesus. There was grace and glory; meekness and majesty; humility and holiness; love of righteousness and hatred of lawlessness. Well could the Psalmist say, “Thou art fairer than the children of men,” and still His people delight to sing of the beauty of His person. —Jim Flanigan