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Truth is easy to administer. Even someone with a cold heart can speak it and apply it. But it takes a changed heart to apply grace. Truth is utterly necessary to keep us from what is harmful, but it can turn people away if applied in a harsh manner. Christ is the only One who could apply both with perfect equanimity. May the Lord change our hearts that we may be like our Saviour and ever “speak the truth in love.” —B. Crawford

What will occupy your thoughts today? Will it be the uncertainty of the future, the crises in the financial and political realms or the wars in which nations are involved? Paul encourages Timothy, “Think on these things.” He also asserts that he should give himself wholly to them. What things does he have in mind for Timothy’s thoughts? Reading, exhortation, doctrine and the nurture of his God-given gift. Our thoughts should be on similar things—things that are pure, honest, lovely and of good report. We should fill our minds with Christ and as we think on Him and His things, we will find those thoughts reflected in our actions. —Roy Hill

Cruelly mocking Him, the passing crowd goaded the Lord Jesus to come down from the cross. Their unbelieving hearts demanded a sign. Lovingly He chose to stay and die for their sin and ours. Today we thankfully worship Him for the heavenly love that kept Him there and for the heavenly power that brought Him up out of the grave.
—George Ferrier

Why did these men tear their clothes? It was an expression of coming to the end of ones' self. Their situation was desperate. Then the king received this word from the Lord, “Do not be afraid of the words which you have heard,” (2 Kings 19:6). We all feel like rending our garments at times. When you do, call on the Lord and wait for His Word of hope. —Rex Trogdon

We might condemn Sarah for initially laughing at God’s promise, but we all have done the same when put into similar “impossible” situations. But, “because she judged him faithful who had promised” (Heb. 11:11), her eventual joy in the Lord was mingled with a blessedness that spread to all. God’s promises don’t depend upon our strength, but upon God Himself. —Tom Steere

The upper room was abuzz with joyful conversation. Peter, it was reported, had seen the Lord. The two from Emmaus told how they had walked with Him and entertained Him in their home. With excitement they told of Him breaking a loaf of bread and enjoying a meal with them! Suddenly, there was a hush when the risen Christ mysteriously appeared from nowhere saying, “Peace be unto you.” Seeing Him and hearing His voice was even more wonderful. Dear believer, the same thing could happen with you and me today. We could suddenly find ourselves in the presence of the Lord, who promised to return and take us to glory. —Arnot P. McIntee

While attending a funeral in the small village of Emley, in West Yorkshire, England. I noticed a tombstone dated 1823. The inscription read: “Dear friends do not mourn at my decease, But strive with Christ to make your peace. Life is uncertain but death is sure, Death gave the wound but Christ the cure.” If you've not received God's gift, may you do so today. —John M. Clegg

The Scriptures are God’s word. Thus Peter says “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God,” (1 Pet. 4:11). Ezra gave an excellent display of biblical preaching. He read the text clearly, explained its meaning, and applied it to his audience. Today there is a great need for men to prepare themselves for expository preaching. Human opinions and traditions are commonplace. Many men are overly occupied with this world, and so neglect personal Bible study. In this era of ignorance, many cry out for faithful, consecutive Bible teaching. We must return to being people of the Book. —K. R. Keyser

Pure gold was replaced by “brass”, yet it was still guarded as though it was genuine! Is my life like that? My first love for the Lord has been replaced by a false, hypocritical life! "Remember"—what it was like to be motivated by love for Him, "repent" and "start afresh."
—David Croudace 

The Lord Jesus lovingly bids those who profess to be His to partake of His Supper—to remember Him. We gladly obey His gentle invitation, do we not? In the light of all He did for us at the Cross, there is surely a moral compulsion for us to respond in obedience to His call. It is our privilege to remember our Lord Jesus Christ and show forth His death, till He come. If we are able to gather regularly with the Lord’s people and remember Him in the Lord’s Supper, we must. —Mark Fenn