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DAILY READINGS: Exodus 5 to 6:13; Psalms 35-36; Acts 2:1-21

For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Isaiah 65:17

Isaiah’s reference to new heavens and earth speak of the wonderful conditions on earth during Christ’s millennial reign. John describes the new heaven and new earth (Rev. 21) as an eternal creation where evil is absent. One rich blessing of Christ’s kingdom is that anything not of eternal value will be lost forever; we won’t even think about such things anymore. Why? With Christ on the throne, we will be fully occupied with Him alone. May we practice today what will be the reality of a coming day. —Warren Henderson

Occupied with Thee, Lord Jesus, in Thy grace;
All Thy ways and tho’ts about me only trace;
Deeper stories of the glories of thy grace. —C. A. Wellesley

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 4; Psalm 34; Acts 1

This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matt . 3:17
My God, my God, Why hast thou forsaken Me? Mark 15:34b

The tender plant inched out of the dry ground. The world rushed on. But His Father watched. He watched His mother lay Him in a manger. He watched the devout hold Him with joy in the Temple.He watched the wise stand startled at His understanding. He watched Him walk the coarse, sinful streets of Nazareth, His perfections blazing a path of pure light down every dusty lane. He
watched His baptism— the only person on the planet for whom it was not necessary. He could keep silent no more. Yet, in love for us, when the Son of His love cried out in anguish, no voice was heard. —S. McEachern

Lord, Thy love has sought and found us, wandering in this desert wide,
Thou hast thrown Thine arms around us, for us suff ered, bled and died.—Anon.

DAILY READINGS: Ex. 2:23 to 3:22; Ps. 32-33; Matt . 28

We are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctifi cation of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto He called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

If we think of ourselves in the context of earth’s billions, we may feel very insignifi cant. What a diff erent view is presented here! The truth is that the entire Godhead is actively engaged to ensure the safe arrival of every believer to glory! None of His children are unimportant to the Lord. —George Hall

I am both weak and sinful, but this I surely know,
The Lord came down to save me, because He loved me so.
—Emily H. Miller

DAILY READINGS: Ex. 1 to 2:22; Ps. 31; Matt . 27:45-66

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Psalms 23:2

The pilgrim’s path is not all toil. The good Shepherd leads His flock into quiet resting places. “He giveth His beloved sleep” (Ps.127:2)—
that is rest for the weary body. Seasons of prayer and communion with Him give rest for the weary spirit. Fellowship with the saints gives rest for the weary soul. The busy life needs these green pastures and still waters, these rest stops along the weary way. Are you enjoying them or is life too busy? —Milton Haack

The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters fl ow,
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed. —J. M.

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 50; Ps. 30; Matt . 27:27-44

As Moses lift ed up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lift ed up. John 3:14

Our Lord alludes to an Old Testament story that presents a glorious picture of the gospel. Deadly serpents had come among the Israelites. Once bitt en there was no expectation but death. But God provided deliverance—a brass serpent was elevated on a pole along with this promise: “All who look will live.” We are born in sin with no expectation but death. But God has provided deliverance—His Son. He was elevated on a Roman cross, for all to see, with this promise, “Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Is He your Saviour? —Charlie Tempest

Look and live, O sinner live, look to Jesus now and live.
’Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah! It is only that you “look and live.”—W. A. O

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 49; Ps. 28-29; Matt . 27:1-26

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalms 23:4

When the twenty third Psalm was read at my dear mother’s funeral, I stopped at verse four. It does not say valley of death. It says the valley of the shadow of death. What is the diff erence? Light. There must be a source of light in order to have a shadow. Yes, He who is the Light of the world went through that valley with my mother. I heard nothing else that was said; that was all the comfort I needed. Death is merely a shadow; Christ is the substance. —Audrey Fiebig

Yea, though I walk through death’s dark vale, yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me and Thy rod and staff , me comfort still.
—Scott ish Psalter

 

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 47:28 to 48:22; Ps. 26-27; Matt . 26:57-75

When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fi ft y shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them. Joshua 7:21a
Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is fi nished, bringeth forth death. James 1:14-15

Achan was tempted and drawn away by his own lust. His lust conceived and brought forth sin and by the time his sin was fi nished, he and his family were dead. What a miserable indictment! No one forced him to this. He chose it himself. There are severe consequences when it comes to dabbling in sin. Flee from it. —Craig Funston

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, like the wideness of the sea;
There’s a kindness in His justice, which is more than liberty. —F. W. Faber

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 46 to 47:27; Ps. 25; Matt . 26:31-56

After the same manner also, He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me. 1 Corinthians 11:25

Many memories we hold are precious, but surely none can be more precious than when we remember the Lord Jesus Christ in the way He appointed! Distinct from worldly nostalgia, our wholesome thoughts of the person and work of our Lord give us great joy today. It also provides solid ground for looking forward, for the remembrance which He instituted is until He comes! —Mark Fenn

Only bread and only wine, yet to faith the solemn sign,
Of the heavenly and divine! We give Thee thanks, O Lord.
For that coming, here foreshown, for that day to man unknown,
For the glory and the throne, we give Thee thanks, O Lord. —H. Bonar

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 45; Ps. 23-24; Matt . 26:1-30

When He saw that He prevailed not against him, He touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as He wrestled with him…And He said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. Genesis 32:25, 27

The word Jacob means “deceiver,” and this characterized Jacob’s life. But until he was willing to confess, “Yes, I am Jacob! I am the deceiver, and I desperately need Your help,” God could not bless him. To get this to happen, God had to permanently put out his hipjoint.
What will it take to get your att ention dear reader, so that you come to the Lord Jesus Christ and say, “God be merciful to me—I am a sinner!” —David Croudace

I am coming, Lord, coming now to Thee!
Wash me, cleanse me in the blood that fl owed on Calvary. —L. Hartsough

DAILY READINGS: Gen. 44; Ps. 22; Matt . 25:31-46

Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil. Hebrews 6:19

When an accident wrecked a friend’s car, she was told that she was lucky to have escaped with minor injuries. But God does not even
hint at the word “lucky” in Scripture. Believers struggling against the storms of life need to remember that their life is not left to random chance. Our Lord is in control. Satan may buff et the exterior, but the properly placed anchor of faith keeps us from being driven into a sea of doubt and despair. The Lord keeps our faith, stills the storm to a whisper and guides us safely into the harbour. —Edna Dyck

Through waves, and clouds and storms, His power will clear the way:
Wait thou His time; the darkest night shall end in brightest day. —Gerhardt