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Time and again in Scripture the women far exceed the men in their spirituality. The words of Mary, known as the Magnificat, are some of the choicest in scripture—while poor Zacharias, although a godly man, was struck dumb with unbelief. What a debt we owe to godly women. Some of our best loved hymns, for example, were written by ladies who really knew and trusted their God. —Brian Russell

Isaiah had just had a glimpse of the glory of the Lord seated upon His throne, high and lifted up, and this had provoked him to confess his complete sinfulness and unworthiness. But after the live coal from the altar had touched him, he was ready to take up the challenge of service for God. There is certainly a great need for servants today. Not those whose self confidence has been developed in the schools of men, but those whose spirits have been bathed in the glory of the Lord, and whose confidence does not lie in self, but in the Lord. Only then can we respond, “Here am I, send me”. —W. H. Burnett

Sheep are not stupid creatures, but they are so prone to fear that they react, making foolish choices. If I respond to life’s challenges with fear, I too will run when I should stand still; I will speak when I should hold my peace; I will ignore reality when I should be alert to danger; I will make hasty decisions when I should wait for the Shepherd’s timing. These fearful responses will only make me more anxious. Instead let me remember that the Lord is my Shepherd. I must choose to fear no evil. —M. MacMullen

We do not know what the days ahead hold. But we do know the One Who does, the Lord Jesus Christ. The women went to the tomb that morning with much sorrow and distress. They walked away with godly fear and great joy. As Christians, we are engaged in spiritual warfare. Souls are in the balance. It is a fearful thing that we do. We have fear and great joy as we face the days ahead, but praise God He goes before us in all things. He is faithful! —V. Gaynier

Wouldn’t it be nice if food that is good for our hearts would also be a joy to our tastebuds. It seems that this rule of thumb is fairly accurate: “If it tastes good, spit it out.” Thankfully, on a spiritual level, we can enjoy the promises and precepts of the Word of God, and as we read them, we can rest assured that they are of excellent value for our spiritual hearts as well. —David Logan

Moses was content but his people were not! Neither was God! Today we may relax and enjoy Christian fellowship but remember while we may be content, the Lord is not! Neither are millions for whom Christ died, but who are still in bondage to sin. Maybe no-one has been to tell them of Him. —David Croudace

The kinsman with the right to redeem Ruth said, “I cannot redeem it”. He was like the Mosaic Law of which Paul said, “it was weak through the flesh”. Boaz, the willing kinsmen, said, “Ruth, I have purchased to be my wife.” We have been redeemed by the death of Christ. “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law” (Gal. 3:13). Thank God for our Redeemer, the Lord Jesus.— Arnot McIntee

When calamity strikes a person, his first reaction is to pray. It is said that there are no atheists in foxholes. When circumstances overwhelm us we call out to God. And yet the Scriptures say that unless one is saved and has his sins forgiven, the heavens will be brass to his prayers. Repent. Confess your sins. Trust Christ for salvation. He died and paid the penalty of your sins. God will forgive and then the ear of heaven will be open to your prayers. —Donald L. Norbie

Talk about global warming! Our world and everything in it is temporary and soon to be dissolved, melted, burned up, finished…gone. It vividly reminds us of the temporary existence of earthly things. It makes you wonder why we so passionately expend our lives to attain things that will one day be burned up. So what does Peter want us to learn? Considering the world’s temporal nature, we should be people of “holy conduct and godliness” (3:11). —Sid Halsband

The Western world is, rightly, concerned about waste and governments are taking action to reduce it. It is a major problem. When the Lord fed 5,000 people, and later 4, 000, He took care to ensure nothing was wasted. The disciples gathered up all the fragments that remained. But when Mary anointed the Lord’s feet with ointment some cried, “Why this waste?” They were mistaken: time, effort and gifts to the Lord are never wasted. He appreciates them. However, we do need to be careful not to waste our time or spiritual gifts and talents. —Roy Hill