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Under the law, the minimum amount a thief was required to restore was double what he had stolen. Solomon, the king decided seven-fold would be appropriate. Our Lord Jesus, on the other hand, would not only forgive an offence seven times, but seventy times seven. Beyond even that, He restored that which He had not stolen away, the thing of greatest value, that is, eternal life. —Tom Steere

Our heavenly Father has not promised us a trouble-free trip home to His house. On the journey, there will be grievous burdens to bear, and unexpected hardships to endure. He calls upon us, however, to let our burden be His, in the assurance that His sustaining grace is equal to the occasion. There is a serenity of spirit to be enjoyed when our burden is committed to Him! —G. Hall

A lighthouse at the opening of the harbour was bathed in light. Incredibly, none of it shone outward towards the ships that sailed nearby. Instead, floodlights circled the building, illuminating its own structure while the powerful beacon atop its perch was dark. Just like the lighthouse, there’s a danger of shining the light on ourselves. We are to shine forth the glorious Gospel of Christ to the world around us. We don’t promote ourselves, our good works, or personal performance, but rather we let our light shine so that others might see it and glorify our heavenly Father. —Jerry Proctor

We love the Lord Jesus indeed! But we would never, ever have loved Him, naturally speaking, except He had first loved us. If we grasp this central aspect of the Gospel, then so much else will fall into place in our understanding of God and His deep abiding care for us. All glory be to Him! —Mark Fenn

"Where is the lamb?” is the great Old Testament question. “God will provide Himself a lamb” is the great New Testament answer. The Lamb was identified by John the Baptist, “Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Christ was the Lamb who was crucified for the sins of the world, your sins and mine, on Calvary. Is He your Saviour? —Milton Haack

When our son went to university we looked for books to help him face the “Sodom and Gomorrah” of college life. One sentence I read struck me forcibly, “If a young person truly knows the Lord he will make it! But if that one does not really know Christ in a personal way, all your advice, as a parent, will not help.” When far from home and loved ones, what will keep a young believer from sin? Only a personal relationship with the Saviour and a close walk with God will enable them to overcome temptation. —David Croudace

Our long-expected change from mortality to immortality will take place “in a moment". The Greek word for a moment is “en atomo”, meaning in an atom of time. In the smallest possible amount of time, we will be changed at the trumpet’s blast. How exciting when our mortal bodies shall put on immortality. “We shall be changed.” As we await the moment of transformation, let us live as those who have experienced the change of the new birth. —Arnot McIntee

Of all the figures used in the Scriptures to mark out the coming Messiah, none is more profound than “Son of Man”. Here there is a vision of man as heaven intended, “the magnificent disclosure of God”. It is a term of glory that combines obedience to his Creator and the over-coming of all things in the fulfillment of His mission, His goal and the glory of His coming! —Les Rainey

God’s condemnation is universal. All have sinned. But His gracious offer of salvation is equally universal. It is unto all, and upon all those that believe (Romans 3:22). He has sent forth His absolute and unchanging Word to all, declaring that He does not wish the death of any, but that all should be saved. No sinner will ever go into eternal punishment with out salvation having been provided for them. The Word of salvation goes forth today to every sinner. Come, believe, and live. —Doug Kazen

We serve a God who is great, far beyond our comprehension.
His judgments—unsearchable! (Romans 11:33b)
His ways—past finding out! (Romans 11:33b)
His love—passes knowledge! (Ephesians 3:19)
His peace—surpasses all understanding! (Philippians 4:7)
His joy—unspeakable! (1 Peter 1:8)
And His gift—indescribable! (2 Cor. 9:15 NKJV) —Rex Trogdon