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DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 5; Jeremiah 38; Hebrews 9:15-28

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all
men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him. Jas. 1:5
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is
like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed…let not that
man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. James 1:6, 7

Did you ever read this first verse and then feel that the next verses
make it impossible? Did it make you say, “Then the promise is not
for me"? God knows that the waves cannot stop “wavering” when
the wind blows, and He has an answer! “What manner of man is this,
that even the wind and the sea obey him!” We can trust Him to deal
with our doubts as well as our lack of wisdom! —Harold Smith

“Master, we perish! Master, save!” They cried; their Master heard;
He rose, rebuked the wind and waves, and stilled them with a word.—D.A.T.

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 4; Jeremiah 37; Hebrews 9:1-14

Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased
to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his
inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among
his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this
day. Ruth 4:10

Ruth, a destitute widow from an outcast people came into the
Messiah’s genealogy, and the name of the deceased Mahlon was preserved,
safeguarding the inheritance for his family. On a higher level,
for the overcoming saint, the Lord Jesus promises to “Confess his
name before my Father, and before His angels” (Rev. 3:5). Our names
will be eternally commemorated in heaven by grace. —Keith Keyser

Oh God we come with singing because the great High Priest,
Our names to Thee is bringing, nor e’er forgets the least. —M. B. Peters

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 3; Jeremiah 36; Hebrews 8

God the Father, who raised [Christ] from the dead. Galatians 1:1

All the Godhead was involved in the resurrection of our Lord
Jesus Christ, but this verse specifically mentions God the Father. By
raising Christ from the dead, the Father emphatically declared that
the work of His Son was acceptable in every detail: sufficient, complete,
and victorious; never to be repeated. We rejoice in His accomplishment
and praise God for such a risen, conquering Lord. Nothing
can be added or subtracted from His finished work. —G. F. Wyley

The Lord is risen; with Him we also rose,
And in his grave see vanquished all our foes;
The Lord is risen; we stand beyond the doom,
Of all our sins, through Jesus’ empty tomb. —W. MacKay

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 2; Jeremiah 35; Hebrews 7

With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26b

Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb 11:6) It is also not
possible that the blood of bulls and of goats could take away our sins
(Heb. 10:4). Thus, the Lord Jesus came to do God’s will (Heb. 10:7). In
Gethsemane, He prayed, “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup
pass from Me” (Mt. 26:39). But it was impossible for God to spare His
Son and He delivered Him up for us all (Rom. 8:32). When He died,
it was impossible for God to allow His Son to be held in death’s
power, so He raised Him to life (Acts 2:23, 24). With this, God assures
us of our eternal hope in Him, and it is impossible for God to lie (Heb.
6:17, 18). Trust Him. —K. C. Ung

Only believe, only believe; all things are possible, only believe,
Only believe, only believe; all things are possible, only believe. —Paul Rader

DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 1; Jeremiah 34; Hebrews 5:11 to 6:20

Wherefore….stir up the gift of God, which is in thee. 2 Timothy 1:6

The brilliant musician, Mozart, has inspired many music lovers. At
age five he wrote an advanced concerto and at 12, composed and conducted
his own opera. Mozart lived in poverty and died in obscurity
at age 35. Yet many of his 600 works live on. Very few are born with
the same genius. God is the One who bestows gifts and may multiply
them as he sees fit. May we live and use our gifts and talents so our
works follow us, and that we hear the Lord’s “Well done, good and
faithful servant.” (Matt.25:23). —E. Dyck

Give of your best to the Master, naught else is worthy of His love,
He gave Himself for your ransom, gave up the glory above,
Laid down His life without murmur, you from sin’s ruin to save,
Give Him your heart’s adoration, give Him the best that you have.—J. Grose

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 22; Jeremiah 33; Hebrews 4:14 to 5:10

Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that
thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God,
to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Acts 10:33

Cornelius had heard from an angel and he sent for Peter to come
to Caesarea. Peter had miraculous powers and was a compelling
preacher but Cornelius was interested only in hearing a message
from the Lord. So with heart prepared he received the word and it
changed his life forever. When we attend meetings we must not do so
just to listen to an interesting speaker but to hear “the things commanded
of God”. Thus, our lives will be changed to conformity with
Christ, bringing pleasure to God and rich blessing to us. —Roy Hill

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth, waiting for Thy gracious word,
Longing for thy voice that cheereth. Master! Let it now be heard.—F.R.H.

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 21; Jeremiah 32:26-44; Hebrews 4:1-13

All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the
ivory palaces, whereby they have made Thee glad. Psalms 45:8

Procter and Gamble is a familiar name. One Sunday, Harley
Procter listened to a preacher speak from Psalm 45 where ivory
palaces are mentioned. As a result, he decided to call his soap Ivory.
Many people think that good works or a moral life, superficial cleanliness,
will merit them entry into God’s heaven. But our problem goes
much deeper than that. Thank God for Him who came from the ivory
palaces to accomplish what no soap could do! Christ washed us from
our sins! —R. E. Surgenor

Though thy sins are red like crimson, deep in scarlet glow;
Jesus’ precious blood can make them, white as snow. —F. R. Havergal

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 20; Jeremiah 32:1-25; Hebrews 3

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall
be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be
any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev. 21:4

This verse has been a great comfort to the Lord’s people. Many
believers today are going through times of pain and suffering.
Physical pain is one thing but even more intense is the emotional
pain that breaks the heart. Thankfully we can endure, knowing we
have something which no pain medication can give. The assurance of
an eternity where pain will be banished forever! —Jim Paul

The Father’s house! Oh say, what will it be?
Love! Perfect love! And bliss eternally!
No lonely hearts! No hunger, deep and sore,
Grief, pain and sadness, then forever o’er. —J. Danson Smith

DAILY READINGS: 1 Kings 19; Jeremiah 31; Hebrews 2

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together
with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: 1 Thess. 4:17

It’s becoming difficult to get everything done these days. Time
saving devices turn into time stealing vices. Do you wonder if you’ll
ever get caught up? The answer is, Yes! The dead have ceased from
their labours, but we which are alive and remain will one day, finally
be caught up, not with our chores, but with our Saviour to be with
Him forevermore! —Rex Trogdon

Oh, joy, oh, delight, should we go without dying!
No sickness, no sadness, no dread and no crying!
Caught up through the clouds with our Lord into glory,
When Jesus receives His own. —H. L. Turner