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In the last few years the world has undergone more dramatic changes than at any other time in history. Fear has gripped its inhabitants everywhere. Great floods, earthquakes, famines, disease, as well as wars and terrorism quail men's hearts. National and international leaders have spent endless hours trying to reach solutions. These events all point to the fact that our Jesus Christ will come soon. The only true place of security is in knowing Him as Saviour and Lord! —Jim Paul

A yoke joins oxen to help with their task of carrying heavy loads. The yoke is perfectly made to fit the oxen so they can work together. The Lord used this illustration to show that when we place our faith in Him we are now in a close personal relationship with Him. His yoke is tailor-made in that He will not allow us to bear more than we can handle, because He has been "touched with the feeling of our infirmities" (Heb. 4:15). Will you not submit to His will and give Him full control of your life? —Bob Cretney

The carnal Christians at Corinth were focused on the visible and the material. Is it any wonder that the apostle speaks of “things” over 60 times in the epistle? However, the true and enduring things are those precious and manifold blessings our God gives us. They can only be perceived by the child of God, remaining invisible to the natural eye. They are treasures in heaven, yet enjoyed upon earth—beyond human wisdom, beyond corruption and decay. Dear child of God, do you truly realize what is yours? —Rick Morse

Years ago I had a bookmark that read, “Nothing honours God more than the imitation of His Son.” That we can aspire to such a goal is staggering as is God’s suggestion that this is even possible. The hymn writer said it thus: “And is it so, I shall be like Thy Son?” Today let us purpose to live for God as the fragrance of Christ—to live in such a way that we may “perpetually remind God of the obedience, sacrifice, and devotion of the Lord Jesus and that our words and deeds may recall to His heart similar ones in the earthly life of Jesus.” —M. MacMullen

As creatures we are debtors to our Creator. As sinners we are debtors to God’s mercy. As believers we are no longer debtors to God’s justice because Christ paid the debt on our behalf. I owed a debt I could not pay. He paid that debt with His precious blood on the cross. God will not demand payment twice, first at my Saviour's bleeding hands and then again at mine. Conscious of the great debt He paid on our behalf, we should offer ourselves a living sacrifice, not to repay the debt but in an attitude of deep gratitude and worship. —Milton Haack

I know a young girl who has a strong Scottish accent. Her parents do not, and as far as I know the little girl has never been to Scotland before. Why does she speak in such a unique way? She loves to spend time with her grandparents—who are from Scotland! In that same way, the more time we spend with the Lord, the more we will become like Him. May those around us find only one explanation for the way we are—that we love to spend time with the Lord Jesus. —L. Shatford

There is nothing wrong with one, but two are better. There are many things that are good, but there are sometimes things that are better. David said, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee,” (Ps. 56:3). That is a good thing to do when we are afraid. But, Isaiah said, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD Jehovah is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation,” (Is. 12:2). This is better. Always choose the better instead of the good. —Harold G. Smith

Relationships amongst the Twelve were strained; a spirit of rivalry and disputing was evident. Observe how gently the Lord dealt with it. First, He “took a child” then a little later, He “took a towel” . By means of a well-chosen object lesson and by personal example, He taught powerful lessons about the nature of true greatness, and how to achieve it. May we exhibit the same grace. —George Hall

Why did the Creator introduce a restriction into paradise? The answer is that He required obedience from His creatures. His word was final and man, as a moral being with a free will, was now being tested. Not only were the circumstances created to test obedience but the consequences of disobedience were clearly stated. The choice to obey or disobey God’s call to salvation is just as real today as it was in Eden. It will either be eternal life or eternal death! What is your choice? —Drew Craig