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Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Daniel’s Purpose of Heart (2) But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. Daniel 1:8–9 ???? Daniel’s Purpose of Heart (2) “But Daniel (Dan. 1:8) … Now God” (v. 9); Daniel and God belong together! Here we find a picture of our faithfulness to God and His faithfulness to us. Here is a believer for whom the meaning of his name was his life’s program:...More Monday, June 29, 2026 Daniel’s Purpose of Heart (1) Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. Daniel 1:8–9 ???? Daniel’s Purpose of Heart (1) Here is the picture of a believer living in constant communion with his God, knowing His thoughts, being tested and proving himself. Our verses show us three steps on this path: “Daniel purposed in his heart.” That is where it...More Sunday, June 28, 2026 The Seven Sayings on the Cross (4) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:45–46 ???? The Seven Sayings on the Cross (4) That day, the Lord had been mistreated, mocked, ridiculed, and blasphemed. All of Satan’s instruments were mobilized against Him, challenging Him to show His power and come down from the cross, but He remained silent. Yet He made intercession for His guilty people and comforted the criminal beside...More Saturday, June 27, 2026 The God Who Has Given Us a Living hope Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 ???? The God Who Has Given Us a Living hope Hope is the confident expectation of things to come. We have a living hope because it is based on a living Savior! Paul wrote of his experience regarding this hope: “Concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!” (Acts 23:6). The Sadducees did not believe in resurrection, but he made his defense of it, and of the hope, of which the...More Friday, June 26, 2026 The God Who Comforts Us Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 ???? The God Who Comforts Us Because we live in a fallen, sinful world, we can expect to experience the sorrows of this life. Job said, “man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1); and believe me, Job had his fair share. But Job turned out all right didn’t he, for “the L??? blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning” (42:12). I read somewhere that “God never uses anyone greatly until He has wounded him...More Thursday, June 25, 2026 The God Who Has Blessed Us Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 ???? The God Who Has Blessed Us There are three verses taken from three different Epistles that are wonderfully linked together. These three verses relate to the past, present, and future, to the God who has blessed us, comforts us, and who has given us a living hope (Eph. 1:3; 2 Cor. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:3). You will notice that each of these begins by blessing, or praising, or giving thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is not a...More Wednesday, June 24, 2026 In the Cave I cry out to the L??? with my voice; with my voice to the L??? I make my supplication. I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare before Him my trouble. Psalm 142:1–2 ???? In the Cave The title of our psalm tells us that it is a contemplation of David and a prayer when he was in the cave. What this does not tell us is which cave. David took refuge in two caves: Adullam and En Gedi (1 Sam. 22:1–2; 24:1–3). This probably took place in Adullam, but what we do know is that it took place during a crisis in David’s life. His heart was heavy before the Lord. He finds himself in a cold, damp,...More Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Doubts From the Devil The ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me. John 14:30 ???? Doubts From the Devil Satan knows our weaknesses, not because he is omniscient, but because he sees them in the way we behave. Like a skilled fisherman who knows exactly what lure to use for each type of fish, the enemy will try to entice you with bait suitable for what is most likely to appeal to you. The devil came to tempt the Lord Jesus in the wilderness after His baptism, but for Christ, there was nothing in Him to appeal to, nothing that could respond to the temptation in a negative way (Mt. 4:1–11). In...More Monday, June 22, 2026 How Can We Know the Bible Is the Word of God? But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. 2 Timothy 3:14–15 ???? How Can We Know the Bible Is the Word of God? How did Timothy know that the Holy Scriptures were the Word of God? He knew it by divine teaching. He knew of whom he had learned. Here lay the secret. There was a living link between his soul and God, and he recognized in Scripture the very voice of God. Thus it must ever be. It will not do merely to be convinced in the intellect, by human arguments, human evidences, and human apologies, that the Bible is...More Sunday, June 21, 2026 The Seven Sayings on the Cross (3) There stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” John 19:25–27 ???? The Seven Sayings on the Cross (3) Many were mocking the crucified Jesus who had only done good things to them during His life. In contrast to these, a small group of devoted believers was standing close by His cross. About 33 years earlier, the mother of Jesus—together...More Saturday, June 20, 2026 The Moral Glories of Christ He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak. Mark 7:37 ???? The Moral Glories of Christ The Lord Jesus is the summing up of all possible beauty and perfection in Himself. What was then the life of this Jesus, the Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief? A life of activity in obscurity, causing the love of God to penetrate the most hidden corners of society, wherever needs were greatest—this life did not shelter itself from the misery of the world, but it brought into it—precious grace!—the love of God. Adam’s first act was to seek his own...More Friday, June 19, 2026 The Blessed and Only Potentate I urge you in the sight of God … that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords. 1 Timothy 6:13–15 ???? The Blessed and Only Potentate A potentate is a sovereign ruler, one in whom all authority rests. The governments of the world claim a measure of sovereignty as they pass laws and make decisions for their citizens. But this verse presents the God of the Bible as the only true and absolute Potentate. The word appears two other...More Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Sweet Sleep of Jeremiah After this I awoke and looked around, and my sleep was sweet to me. Jeremiah 31:26 ???? The Sweet Sleep of Jeremiah Jeremiah’s heart was broken at the state of his people, both their disobedience to God’s Word and their intransigence at his pleas for repentance. Because of this, Jeremiah would speak often of his tears (Jer. 9:1; 13:17; 14:17). Jeremiah was continually sorrowful, and there can be little doubt that this state of things disturbed his sleep. In today’s text, we see something very different. For once, Jeremiah had a good night’s sleep. In fact, it had been...More Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Learning From the Master Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me. Matthew 11:29 ???? Learning From the Master Every disciple of Jesus is a learner! We are to learn from our Master every day and become more and more like Him in the process. This is exactly what the Lord called His disciples to do. The disciples of that time had living visual lessons every day as they accompanied their Lord and Master in His public ministry. What about us? Today we have the four Gospels to paint the picture of His wonderful life before our eyes and enable us to learn something from Him each day. As we read the Gospels, we are presented...More Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Samson (7)—Tragic Victory The lords of the Philistines gathered together to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their god, and to rejoice … They called for Samson from the prison, and he performed for them … Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” And he pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people who were in it. So the dead that he killed at his death were more than he had killed in his life. Judges 16:23, 25, 30 ???? Samson (7)—Tragic Victory Not realizing that the Lord had departed from him, and thinking he could shake himself free as before, Samson had been captured by...More Monday, June 15, 2026 Noah’s Hope By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world. Hebrews 11:7 ???? Noah’s Hope Noah is a beautiful example of one who lived a life of hope. He lived in a culture where men and women had forgotten God. The Lord Jesus describes the culture of Noah’s day, saying, “They were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark” (Mt. 24:38). Life was being lived by leaving God completely out of the picture, not giving Him a thought! This...More Sunday, June 14, 2026 The Seven Sayings on the Cross (2) One of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:39–43 ???? The Seven Sayings on the Cross (2) Christ crucified! Not only that, He...More Saturday, June 13, 2026 Wonderful, Marvelous Grace Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18–19 ???? Wonderful, Marvelous Grace Sad to say, Israel had proven to be like Jacob, her forefather, who confessed to God, “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which You have shown Your servant” (Gen. 32:10). The history of Israel had been one not only of...More Friday, June 12, 2026 God’s Coworkers Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord. Philemon 1:20 ???? God’s Coworkers Philemon was a dear friend of Paul and a coworker with him. Paul’s estimation of him was based on what he had heard from others because it is likely these two had never met in person; and as the saying goes, Philemon’s reputation preceded him. Paul was greatly encouraged by the testimony of Philemon’s love for the saints. Paul’s own love for the saints is clear from what we read of him, and it gave him great joy to have someone with a similar heart for the Lord’s people....More Thursday, June 11, 2026 Love and Obedience If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15 ???? Love and Obedience The earliest mention of love is in Genesis 22, where Abraham is told to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. From this we see that love is demonstrated in obedience. And it is for this that the Father delighted in the Lord Jesus: “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life” (Jn. 10:17). So then, we see that love and obedience are very closely connected. If we love the Lord, we are obedient. If we are obedient, this delights the Lord, and we have joy in Him and in His love for us. The disciple John was...More Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Samson (6)—A Heart Issue “No razor has ever come upon my head, for I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb” … When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, “Come up once more, for he has told me all his heart.” Judges 16:17–18 ???? Samson (6)—A Heart Issue Again and again Samson found himself in trouble on account of Philistine women. The Book of Proverbs, with its wise counsel, had not yet been written, but as a Nazirite of God, Samson should certainly have been on the alert. Alas, he was a Nazirite most of his life...More Tuesday, June 9, 2026 The Kiss of Reconciliation While he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses. Luke 15:20 ??? The Kiss of Reconciliation The Godhead has reconciled believers to Himself (Col. 1:21). Our Lord’s parables in Luke 15 pictures this: the Son, in the man who recovers the lost sheep (Lk. 15:4–7); the Holy Spirit, at work in the woman who uncovers the missing coin (vv. 8–10); and the Father, represented in the welcome home for the son who “was dead and has come to life, was lost and has been found” (vv. 11–24,...More Monday, June 8, 2026 Our Tears in His Bottle Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3–4 ???? Our Tears in His Bottle It is clear from the beginning of this psalm that David was experiencing pressure from without. He cries out to the Lord for mercy, “Be merciful to me, O God” (Ps. 56:1). His difficulties brought him to a place where he was willing to trust the Lord. Like David, we often come to a fork in the road where we will either trust the Lord or keep trying to deal with our difficulties on our own. David had had...More Sunday, June 7, 2026 The Seven Sayings on the Cross (1) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. Luke 23:34 ???? The Seven Sayings on the Cross (1) In one short week many biblical prophecies were fulfilled, foreseen by God and prophesied long before. However, the men who delivered Christ to be crucified were fully responsible for what they did in their wickedness. When they put the Messiah on that shameful cross, this involved terrible sufferings for Him, and not only physically. Yet, no complaint came from His mouth; instead, He prayed for His enemies! How striking to hear...More Saturday, June 6, 2026 True Separation Haggai said, “If one who is unclean because of a dead body touches any of these, will it be unclean?” Haggai 2:13 ???? True Separation The answer was precise and affirmative. He that is defiled communicates defilement: “So the priests answered and said, ‘It shall be unclean.’ Then answered Haggai, and said, ‘So is this people’” (Hag. 2:13–14). As with the unclean condition of a man, so the nation of Israel defiled whatever they took up. All works and offerings were unclean. There must be personal cleanness before one can act or offer aright. Who can fail to see that...More Friday, June 5, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (8)—Outside the Gate Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach. Hebrews 13:12–13 ???? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (8)—Outside the Gate One of the purposes of Hebrews is to show the importance of living by faith and not by sight. This is a divine thread woven throughout the Epistle. The other great object was to show the heavenly glory of our object of faith: Jesus at the right hand of God. This too, is woven throughout the Epistle. Hebrews concludes with the...More Thursday, June 4, 2026 Doing Good That word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Acts 10:37–38 ???? Doing Good Christ’s great purpose was to save men from their sins, but He also delighted to save them from their sorrows. His heart felt for human misery, and benevolence followed His steps wherever He went. His journeys were marked by tears of thankfulness, and expressions of love from...More Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Samson (5)—Victory and Defeat The Spirit of the L??? came mightily upon him … he found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and killed a thousand men with it … Then he became very thirsty; so he cried out to the L???. He judged Israel twenty years in the days of the Philistines. Judges 15:14–15, 18 ????; Judges 15:20 ???? Samson (5)—Victory and Defeat The men of Judah delivered him, bound with two new ropes, to the Philistines, their overlords. By the power of the Spirit of God Samson killed one thousand of these enemies with a donkey’s jawbone and so attained a mighty victory....More Tuesday, June 2, 2026 The Number Two in Matthew By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Matthew 18:16 ???? The Number Two in Matthew Matthew’s Gospel highlights the number two more than any of the other Gospels. Sometimes the context is uniquely specific. For instance, Mark’s Gospel says James and John accompanied the Lord in Gethsemane (Mk. 14:33), but Matthew calls them “the two sons of Zebedee” (Mt. 26:37). Other examples are more unusual, even a bit unexpected. Mark and Luke write about a demon-possessed man who lived in the tombs, but Matthew says there were two of them (Mt. 8:28). Mark and Luke...More Monday, June 1, 2026 The Christian Home These words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children … You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:6–9 ???? The Christian Home In these verses, God addresses the fathers, the spiritual heads of their homes. They are to bind His statutes and commandments as a sign on their hands—the hands of the fathers, not of the children. Likewise, they are to be as frontlets between their eyes. The character of a...More Sunday, May 31, 2026 Christ and the Woman of Samaria (3) The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23–24 ???? Christ and the Woman of Samaria (3) This new revelation was ushering in a new “hour,” which had indeed already begun. The worship which is to characterize that hour must be in keeping with the revelation that has formed it. God who is Spirit is seeking that worship as Father, so now to be acceptable worship must be “in spirit and truth.” Furthermore,...More Saturday, May 30, 2026 Christ and the Woman of Samaria (2) If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, “Give Me a drink,” you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water. John 4:10 ???? Christ and the Woman of Samaria (2) The woman, awakened to astonishment and curiosity, could not resist asking how such a request came to be made. The answer of Jesus set before her three things: First, the fact that God is a Giver. She had known a little of the Law, but this set Him before her in a new light altogether. Second, He indicated the mysterious greatness of His own Person, since He was the Dispenser of God’s Gift. She...More Friday, May 29, 2026 Christ and the Woman of Samaria (1) He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. But He needed to go through Samaria. John 4:3–4 ???? Christ and the Woman of Samaria (1) The direct route to Galilee lay through the district of Samaria, so “He needed to go” that way as a geographical necessity. But there was also a necessity connected with the grace of God which imposed upon Him a road which brought Him to a particular city of Samaria, called Sychar. Jesus, the Word made flesh, was wearied with His journey, a testimony to the reality of His Manhood; and He was not weary only, but hungry and thirsty too. He sat on the well-side...More Thursday, May 28, 2026 The Curse Will Be Removed Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Please notice, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad, and the ground barren.” And he said, “Bring me a new bowl, and put salt in it.” 2 Kings 2:19–20 ???? The Curse Will Be Removed The situation was pleasant, but the water was bad and the ground barren. Such is this world: at times outwardly fair, but overall the blight of the curse. Its sources of refreshment fail to satisfy. It promises much but brings nothing to fruition. It cannot meet the needs of man. Elisha, however, is present with...More Wednesday, May 27, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (7)—Jesus the Leader of Faith Looking steadfastly on Jesus the leader and completer of faith: who, in view of the joy lying before him, endured the cross, having despised the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ??? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (7)—Jesus the Leader of Faith One of the objects of the Holy Spirit in Hebrews is to emphasize that our path and position is one of faith and not of sight. This was especially needful for the Hebrew Christians, who had been born and nurtured in a system of sight, sense, and sound. All that had changed for them when they believed in Jesus as...More Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Samson (4)—Taking Revenge The Philistines went up, encamped in Judah, and deployed themselves against Lehi. And the men of Judah said, “Why have you come up against us?” So they answered, “We have come up to arrest Samson, to do to him as he has done to us.” Then three thousand men of Judah went down … and said to Samson, “Do you not know that the Philistines rule over us? What is this you have done to us?” And he said to them, “As they did to me, so I have done to them.” Judges 15:9–11 ???? Samson (4)—Taking Revenge After his wife had disclosed the answer to his riddle, Samson had paid off his wager...More Monday, May 25, 2026 Our Times Are in His Hand My times are in Your hand … You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion. Psalm 31:15, 20 ???? Our Times Are in His Hand David faced much adversity throughout his life. He faced adversity from King Saul, from his own son Absalom, and even adversity from within his own heart. Like David, you and I face adversity, but as it is often said, “It is not what happens to you that matters as much as how you respond.” There are some things that occur in our lives that seem impossible to overcome. You may look at your own...More Sunday, May 24, 2026 Occupied With the Lamb Looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. John 1:36–37 ???? Occupied With the Lamb Here John the Baptist is wholly engrossed with the Person of his Lord. Hence we have no reference to His work, as in John 1:29. This is a point of the deepest possible interest and importance. “John stood,” fixed, riveted, gazing upon the most glorious Object that had ever fixed the gaze of men and angels: the Object of the Father’s delight and of heaven’s adoration, “the Lamb of God.” Mark the effect: “The two...More Saturday, May 23, 2026 Send Portions to Others Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the L??? is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 ???? Send Portions to Others As the Holy Spirit gives us understanding of the precious Word, there will be intelligent delight in the Lord; we joy in God. Is it to be all for ourselves? Oh no! “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions.” And all the people did so because they had been helped “to understand the reading” (Neh....More Friday, May 22, 2026 An Invitation to All All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:27–30 ???? An Invitation to All It is indeed marvelous to hear these words from the lips of the One who is King of kings: “I am gentle and lowly in heart.”...More Thursday, May 21, 2026 The Ephod You shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty … They shall take the gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and the fine linen, and they shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, artistically worked. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory. Exodus 28:2, 5–6 ????; John 1:14 ???? The Ephod In the ephod, we see a garment that symbolizes the priesthood. This ornamental vest had gold, blue, purple, and scarlet woven together with fine twined linen (Ex. 28:5–8). The colors and...More Wednesday, May 20, 2026 An Important Prayer for One Another Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 ????; Ephesians 6:18 ???? An Important Prayer for One Another It is good to pray for one another like this; it is not only good, but it is very necessary. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy had two concerns in their prayers for the believers in...More Tuesday, May 19, 2026 We Are Dead For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God … Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth. Colossians 3:3, 5 ???? We Are Dead The instant I believe in Jesus, I am called on to reckon myself dead. I am never told to die, but I am told to mortify my members that are upon the earth. A man under the law will be trying to die with all his might, but he will never succeed. A Christian is dead, and his life is hid with Christ in God, and therefore he mortifies his members which are upon the earth, as living in the power of the life he has in the Son of...More Monday, May 18, 2026 Samson (3)—Keeping a Secret The Spirit of the L??? came mightily upon him, and he tore the lion apart as one would have torn apart a young goat, though he had nothing in his hand. But he did not tell his father or his mother what he had done … he did not tell them that he had taken the honey out of the carcass of the lion. Samson’s wife wept on him, and said, “You only hate me! You do not love me! You have posed a riddle to the sons of my people, but you have not explained it to me.” And he said to her, “Look, I have not explained it to my father or my mother; so should I explain it to you?” Judges 14:6, 9 ????; Judges 14:16...More Sunday, May 17, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (6)—Jesus and the New and Living Way Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way. Hebrews 10:19–20 ???? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (6)—Jesus and the New and Living Way Whenever we see a “therefore” in the Bible, we ought to give heed to it. It means there is a conclusion, a point to be made from a previous discussion. The subject of priesthood in Hebrews was first opened in chapter 2:17 and has been developed throughout the Epistle. Now the subject draws to its conclusion in chapter 10. And what a conclusion! Believers have boldness to enter into God’s...More Saturday, May 16, 2026 We Will See His Face Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ???? We Will See His Face This word of Christ turns our thoughts to heaven, the future state of the glorified ones. Heaven will consist not only in locality but also in character. It will be characterized in its essence by the full vision and fruition of God. Then our attention will not be on what are now vague and indefinite theories about the circumstances of future happiness, but instead will be on the contemplation of the purity of heart and surpassing glory of the Lord Himself (2 Cor. 3:10). This emphasizes that in...More Friday, May 15, 2026 Two Wealthy Men Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming. Genesis 33:1 ???? Two Wealthy Men Twenty years after Jacob left home to escape his brother’s anger, he and Esau were briefly reunited. Jacob now had a large family and much wealth, yet he was still not clear of his old ways. When he heard that Esau was coming with four hundred men to meet him, Jacob was greatly distressed (Gen. 32:7). He sent lavish gifts ahead, hoping Esau would accept him. Self-preservation remained his primary concern. During a significant overnight encounter with God, Jacob’s thigh was put out of joint, and he...More Thursday, May 14, 2026 Gentleness and Meekness Toward All Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 ???? Gentleness and Meekness Toward All The Son of God had come to do His Father’s will—whatever the cost. This holy will led Him to Jerusalem, where He was to suffer and be crucified. He knew everything that would happen to Him there. But nothing and no one could dissuade Him from the path of obedience. With great determination He set His face to go to Jerusalem (Lk. 13:34; 9:53). Before He set out, He sent messengers before Him. They were to make preparations for Him in a Samaritan village (9:52). The Lord had...More Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Looking to the Lord I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Psalm 32:8 ???? Looking to the Lord This is a psalm of restoration after sin. David reaffirms his confidence in his God. He could declare of the Lord, “You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance” (Ps. 32:7). What this teaches us is that failure is never final! The Lord is able to recover anyone who has gone astray if there is honest confession and repentance (v. 5). When we get into the presence of the Lord, He is able to adjust...More Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Following His Footsteps He needed to go through Samaria … Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman of Samaria came to draw water. John 4:4, 6–7 ???? Following His Footsteps As we read the story of the Lord’s encounter with this Samaritan woman, we marvel at His humility. The Son of God, God Himself, the Creator of all things, condescends to such lowliness. He was thirsty, and probably hungry and tired, yet He engages conversation with this needy woman, setting aside all His own physical needs. Years ago, the...More Monday, May 11, 2026 Samson (2)—Pleasing Self Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. So he went up and told his father and mother, saying, “I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines … Get her for me, for she pleases me well.” Judges 14:1–3 ???? Samson (2)—Pleasing Self In due time Samson was born. As he grew, the Lord blessed him and the Spirit of the Lord began to move upon him. As a Nazirite he was to be holy, separated to the Lord (Num. 6:2–8). God’s special purpose for Samson was that he should begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the...More Sunday, May 10, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (5)—Jesus Our Surety By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant. Hebrews 7:22 ???? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (5)—Jesus Our Surety Hebrews is an epistle of superlatives. The words “great,” “greater,” and “greatness” are used sixteen times. The word “better” is used twelve times. Obviously the Holy Spirit is pointing out that Christ’s Person and work goes beyond, and even far surpasses, anything presented in the Old Covenant. The “shadows” of the Law, the priesthood, the histories, and the personalities presented in the Old Testament all pale in comparison to Christ,...More Saturday, May 9, 2026 Where Are You Going? But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, “Where are You going?” But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. John 16:5–6 ???? Where Are You Going? Why this question, “Where are you going”? Why did the Lord miss hearing this question from His disciples? He had repeatedly announced to them that He would soon die, then rise again and go to the Father. He had also announced to them what they could expect as His followers from their unbelieving fellow men, namely rejection, hatred, persecution, very much in the same way as He...More

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Samson (1)—His Birth The Angel of the L??? appeared to the woman and said to her … “You shall conceive and bear a son. Now therefore, please be careful not to drink wine or similar drink, and not to eat anything unclean … and no razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb; and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.” Judges 13:3–5 ???? Samson (1)—His Birth God chooses His servants before they are born. He gives directions for the most intimate details of how He wants them to live for His glory and their own good. How their parents live...More Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Man Marked Out for Death Haman … was filled with indignation against Mordecai … Then his wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, “Let a gallows be made, fifty cubits high, and in the morning suggest to the king that Mordecai be hanged on it” … And the thing pleased Haman. Esther 5:9, 14 ???? The Man Marked Out for Death Haman already planned to kill as many Jews as possible across the Persian Empire. However, he was personally enraged by the king’s servant Mordecai, who in quiet virtue and dignity refused to bow to Haman. Despite Haman’s own privileges in the palace, he declared, “All this avails me...More Monday, May 4, 2026 The Uniqueness of the Son At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” Matthew 11:25–27 ???? The Uniqueness of the Son Christ had the perfect consciousness of His solitariness, in connection with divine glory. “No one knows Me but the...More Sunday, May 3, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (4)—Jesus the Forerunner This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus. Hebrews 6:19–20 ???? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (4)—Jesus the Forerunner The Hebrew believers were in danger of drifting and slipping away (Heb. 2:1). And the currents were carrying them in the direction of their former traditions and temple system. They needed an anchor to stop the drift and to steady their souls. The Holy Spirit reminds them firstly of their beginnings as followers of Christ. They had...More Saturday, May 2, 2026 Read the Book of Revelation Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy. Revelation 1:3 ???? Read the Book of Revelation I understand perfectly well why the book of Revelation is so little read. I think I see clearly why even Christians give themselves so little to the study of this wonderful book. They often say, “Oh, it is very difficult, and so full of figurative language that we cannot comprehend its meaning.” But that is not the reason. Do you think the devil likes that you and I should ponder carefully a book that speaks, first of all, of himself and his angels being cast out of heaven...More Friday, May 1, 2026 Kiss the Son Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth. Psalm 2:12 ????; Song of Songs 1:2 ???? Kiss the Son The psalmist urges the kings of the earth to kiss the One who is infinitely greater than themselves as a sign of submission, seeking His mercy in view of coming judgment. In principle this applies to us too, for we are all enemies of God by nature and practice, and we need to heed Paul’s words: “Be reconciled to God” (2 Cor. 5:20; Col. 1:21). God takes no pleasure in judgment...More Thursday, April 30, 2026 Paul’s “Preaching Style” I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:1–2 ???? Paul’s “Preaching Style” As to style, Paul was no orator well versed in the arts of moving men by excellent or enticing speech. All that he eschewed, relying only upon the Spirit of God and His power. For theme, he had Christ and His cross only. Emphasize in your mind the two words, “among you.” He knew the tendencies of the Corinthians, with...More Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Washed With Water When they go into the tabernacle of meeting, or when they come near the altar to minister, to burn an offering made by fire to the L???, they shall wash with water, lest they die. Exodus 30:20 ???? Washed With Water “Just as I am, without one plea … I come,” goes an evangelistic hymn. And so it is: the prodigal must come to God as he is, as a sinner. That is something he cannot change on his own. However, he should not remain as he is! When he has converted, he is born again. And this is where growth starts, just like in natural life. He has an urgent need to get to know his new...More Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Imitators of Christ Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1 ???? Imitators of Christ As Christians, we are not immune to the natural tendency to become like those we look up to. The world bombards us daily with opinions, worldviews, and outlooks on life. Without proper discernment, these influences can impact us and lead us astray. Society has always had its “influencers,” yet with the ease by which one can gain a large audience, the tendency today is to outdo the next person by being even more radical or polarizing. To attract more followers, people purposely act divisively, alienating...More Monday, April 27, 2026 Our Gracious God As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways. Ezekiel 33:11 ??? Our Gracious God Your sins may be without number, the sand of the sea may be their befitting type, depicting their number, and the thought of their vileness and aggravation may be ready to overwhelm you; but be still; your patient God waits to be gracious. He could say as did His Son, “Him that comes to Me I will not at all cast out” (Jn. 6:37). My soul, how often has being cast down been true of...More Sunday, April 26, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (3)—Jesus the Heavenly Priest Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14 ???? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (3)—Jesus the Heavenly Priest The priesthood of the Lord Jesus is first introduced to us in Hebrews 2:17–18. He must become a Man in order to be a “merciful and faithful High Priest.” The theme of His priesthood is picked up again in today’s text and runs as a thread throughout the Epistle, concluding at Hebrews 10:25. Essentially, the entire body of this wonderful Epistle is dealing with the subject...More Saturday, April 25, 2026 Bless God With Your Lips Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Thus, I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips. Psalm 63:3–5 ???? Bless God With Your Lips David turns his attention upward, and his heart begins to overflow inwardly with praise! He began to be occupied with the faithful love which God demonstrates toward those who fear Him! Earlier in this psalm, David says, “My soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You” (Ps. 63:1). Here David...More Friday, April 24, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (14)—He Knows Our Path Verily, verily, I say to thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst where thou desiredst; but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and bring thee where thou dost not desire. John 21:18 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (14)—He Knows Our Path The Gospel of John presents the Lord Jesus in His personal and essential glory as the eternal Word and the eternal Son. He is the Jehovah of Psalm 139, who is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (everywhere present), and omnipotent (all-powerful). Yet, in amazing grace, He became true...More Thursday, April 23, 2026 Kiss the Son Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. Psalm 2:12 ???? Kiss the Son This verse is one of several in the Old Testament that speak to us of the Son of God. The first part addresses our need to reverence Him to whom all authority has been given. In sending forth His disciples on the great commission, the Lord reminded them that all authority has been given to Him in heaven and on earth. His own could appreciate this, but for the masses, the Lord Jesus was at best seen as a prophet during His...More Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Stephen and the Moral Effects of Viewing Christ in Glory (2) But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 ???? Stephen and the Moral Effects of Viewing Christ in Glory (2) It is of very great importance to see and know that nothing short of this is up to the mark of the Christianity presented in the New Testament. This is the divine standard. We should not be satisfied with anything less. We see in Stephen in Acts 7, a man reflecting the glory of Christ in a very positive practical way. He was not merely...More Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Stephen and the Moral Effects of Viewing Christ in Glory (1) But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Acts 7:55 ???? Stephen and the Moral Effects of Viewing Christ in Glory (1) It is impossible to read the closing verses of Acts 7 and not see the powerful effect produced upon Stephen by the Object which filled the vision of his soul. There we behold a man surrounded by the most terrible circumstances, enemies rushing upon him, death staring him in the face. But instead of being in any way affected or governed by those circumstances, he is entirely governed by heavenly...More Monday, April 20, 2026 God Our Portion You have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and you have gone away. Now what more do I have? How can you say to me, “What ails you?” Judges 18:24 ???? God Our Portion What a sad statement! This man, of the people of Israel, God’s people, had set his heart, his hope, and his purpose of living on idols and a false religion of his own making. What emptiness! We too live in a world that presents all kinds of things to us, idols and a religious system that draws away our hearts from the Lord. It could be sinful pleasures, as it was for David (2 Sam. 11); or it could be...More Sunday, April 19, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (2)—Jesus Greater Than Moses Consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus, who is faithful to Him that has constituted Him, as Moses also in all His house. For He has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, by how much He that has built it has more honor than the house. Hebrews 3:1–3 ??? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (2)—Jesus Greater Than Moses Jesus is worthy of greater glory than Moses! This statement would have brought home, once again, to the Jewish Christians why they had followed Jesus of Nazareth in the first place. Some of them, for various reasons, were getting their eyes off of...More Saturday, April 18, 2026 A Sinner Who “Loved Much” And behold, a woman in the city, who was a sinner … having taken an alabaster box of myrrh, and standing at His feet behind Him weeping, began to wash His feet with tears; and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and kissed His feet, and anointed them with the myrrh. Luke 7:37–38 ??? A Sinner Who “Loved Much” Perhaps this woman was one who had heard the report of Him (Lk. 7:17) and had come face to face with her sins. She weeps, but “grief according to God works repentance to salvation” (2 Cor. 7:10). She finds in our Lord the only One who can wipe away those tears, for in Him,...More Friday, April 17, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (13)—Access to the Father And in that day ye shall demand nothing of Me: verily, verily, I say to you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give you. John 16:23 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (13)—Access to the Father Our verse today is found in the upper room ministry of the Lord Jesus as He unfolds the blessings that are ours in this present Church age. In the Gospel of John, we not only learn who the Son is, as having become Man, but through Him we also learn who the Father is: “No one has seen God at any time; the only-begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He hath declared...More Thursday, April 16, 2026 Christ Our Example of Meekness Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest. Luke 22:24 ???? Christ Our Example of Meekness What did the disciples do on the occasion when their Master once again so trustingly opened His heart to them? Again they were discussing which of them was the greatest. Instead of showing compassion, they behaved egotistically and selfishly. What insensitivity and ignorance—and this in the hour when Christ would have valued their help so much! He had waited for compassion and there was none, and for comforters and He found none (Ps....More Wednesday, April 15, 2026 How to Have Courage in the Days of Trouble? In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. John 16:33 How to Have Courage in the Days of Trouble? The proverb says, “If thou losest courage in the day of trouble, thy strength is small” (Prov. 24:10). We live in days of trouble, and the question for us is, Are we losing courage when we see iniquity increasing everywhere? If so, why? Is not our strength in the Lord? Definitely. This is why we need and want to encourage “one another, and by so much the more as [we] see the day drawing near” (Heb. 10:25), so not to lose courage, but instead...More Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Amos and the Priest of Bethel Then Amaziah said to Amos: “Go, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah. There eat bread, and there prophesy. But never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the royal residence.” Amos 7:12–13 ???? Amos and the Priest of Bethel In the days of King Jeroboam II, the prophet Amos left his home in Judah and brought the words of the Lord to Israel. In chapter 7, Amos received a vision of God holding a plumb line, exposing the crooked moral and spiritual construction of the people. Evidently, Amos publicly announced this vision and its warning in the city of Bethel,...More Monday, April 13, 2026 Amos and the Plumb Line O Lord GOD, forgive, I pray! Oh, that Jacob may stand, for he is small! Amos 7:2 Amos and the Plumb Line The prophet Amos lived in southern Judah, but his ministry was primarily directed toward the idolatrous kingdom of Israel. The wicked King Jeroboam II sat on the throne in those declining years of the northern kingdom, and less than fifty years after his reign Israel would be carried away by the Assyrians. In Amos 7, the prophet began to receive visions from the Lord God—that is, from “Adonai Jehovah,” the sovereign, covenant-keeping God. The first vision depicted an...More Sunday, April 12, 2026 The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (1)—Jesus Crowned With Glory But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor. Hebrews 2:9 ???? The Name of “Jesus” in Hebrews (1)—Jesus Crowned With Glory One of the striking features of this Epistle is the repeated occurrence of the name “Jesus,” without any of the usual adjoining titles. “Jesus”—meaning, “Jehovah the Savior”—is used eight times in Hebrews. William Kelly wrote, “It is Jesus which this Epistle so often and with divine intent calls our Lord.” We see Jesus. How much in so few words! In this chapter the...More Saturday, April 11, 2026 Thirsting for God O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Psalm 63:1–2 ???? Thirsting for God David spent three major periods of his life in the wilderness of Judah. First, as a shepherd boy, tending his father’s sheep (1 Sam. 16–18). Second, as a fugitive from Saul (1 Sam. 19:1–27:6). Third, fleeing from his son, Absalom (2 Sam. 15–19). Psalm 63 is one of the psalms he wrote while in the wilderness. David is called...More Friday, April 10, 2026 Worthy to Reign Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. Matthew 3:13–15 ???? Worthy to Reign In this Gospel that emphasizes that Jesus is King, it seems amazing that He should be baptized with John’s baptism of repentance, for He is absolutely without sin. John could not understand, but the Lord told him to permit it, saying that...More Thursday, April 9, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (12)—The Betrayer Having said these things, Jesus was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, Verily, verily, I say to you, that one of you shall deliver me up. John 13:21 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (12)—The Betrayer Our verse for today is found in the upper room ministry of the Lord Jesus. The next morning He would be crucified. On this evening He gathers His own around Himself, washes their feet, and gives them blessed teaching concerning this present age of grace. He instructs them concerning the Father’s House, and His coming again to bring them there. He tells them of the Holy Spirit, who would...More Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Joseph (3)—Blessed in the Heavenlies He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Genesis 45:15 ???? Joseph (3)—Blessed in the Heavenlies Now, notice, all blessing in this type flows from this risen Joseph. He is lord of all Egypt. His brethren are not only forgiven—and, oh, how forgiven! “He kissed all his brothers and wept over them.” What assurance of forgiveness. But this was not all; they were blessed with earthly blessings in the land of Goshen. Grace not only forgave but abounded over all their sin. Fellow believer, we have not only forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus, but God has blessed us in...More Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Joseph (2)—A New Creation I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt … And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance. Genesis 45:4, 7 ???? Joseph (2)—A New Creation Truly this is most precious as a type of the risen Christ. That same Joseph whom they cast into the pit, God made lord of all Egypt. That same Jesus whom men crucified, God has made Lord of heaven and earth (Acts 2:36). But if God purposed by Joseph to save much people alive, what, I ask, was God’s wondrous purpose of grace in the death and raising again of...More Monday, April 6, 2026 Joseph (1)—Dead Now Alive Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph.” Genesis 45:3 ???? Joseph (1)—Dead Now Alive What would be their thoughts when he said, “I am Joseph”? Can you imagine their astonishment? What a change of mind! Every thought in their hearts would be turned. The very Joseph whom they had cast into the pit, of whom they had long spoken as dead, now alive again, now before them, lord of all Egypt. They could not speak; they were troubled; and well they might be at his presence. Justice could have demanded their lives, but, in grace, “Joseph said, ‘Please come near to me.” And Jesus...More Sunday, April 5, 2026 Mary in the Garden (2) Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” John 20:16 ???? Mary in the Garden (2) But if Mary knows not it is Jesus, He knows her, and calls her by her name in accents that throb with infinite love. He commands the morning for her, and turns the shadow of death into joy. The darkness flies away from her soul, and the dirge gives place to the triumph song within her heart, as she sees Him, recognizes Him, and responds to His voice to her in that one word, “Rabboni!” Here is a glorious deliverance from the bondage of a hopeless sorrow. The Lord is risen indeed! He...More Saturday, April 4, 2026 Mary in the Garden (1) She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” John 20:15 ???? Mary in the Garden (1) Mary of Magdala stands in the garden where the mournful cypress casts its shadows, and sighs in the freshening breezes over the tombs of the dead. The morning sun breaking over the eastern Olivet has not reached the deep grove where she weeps, and if it had, its rays hold no power that can dispel the gloom of her soul, for she has lost the One in whom her life was centered, and she knows not where to find Him....More Friday, April 3, 2026 The Cross (2) Yet it pleased the L??? to bruise Him; He has put Him to grief. When You make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days. And the pleasure of the L??? shall prosper in His hand. He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. Isaiah 53:10–11 ???? The Cross (2) I can measure a creature’s sorrow, but when I come to that cross, none can measure that sorrow. Everything was torn and rent within Him who was nailed there. Have I ever felt I could grasp Christ’s mind? What a thought I get of such a feeling when I come to the cross! Can I truly understand...More Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Cross (1) But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14 ???? The Cross (1) Ah! That cross is a low place, a thing that stains all the pride of man. Have you ever known what it is to be brought down to death’s door from conflict? I have known what it is, passing week after week and never closing the eyes, simply because I wanted to do something—and Christ had done it all. Peace came to me in that cross, God saying, “My Son bore all your sin in His own body on that tree.” What a thought!...More Wednesday, April 1, 2026 God’s House How lovely is Your tabernacle, O L??? of hosts! Psalm 84:1 ???? God’s House Read Psalm 84. This psalm was a suited utterance of David when separated from God’s house (2 Sam. 15). It may express the desire of any saint who through the Spirit thirsts for heaven. And it will be the utterance of the patient, waiting remnant. In the esteem of this soul there are three orders of blessing: The first one is where there is constant abiding in God’s house, for then unbroken praise is the occupation (Ps. 84:4). The second is where there is traveling up to that house, with occasional...More Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Beware of Deception Let no one deceive you with empty words. Ephesians 5:6 ???? Beware of Deception Financial scams are an ever-increasing, worldwide problem. As one example, in 2023 alone it was reported that 2.6 million Americans were deceived by fraud, with losses totaling about ten billion dollars. To encourage caution, one reporter wrote, “Being aware of what is happening and knowing the red flags of scams … are the very best ways to put a successful end to this crime spree.” The same is true spiritually, with even more serious matters at stake. First, we need to be aware of what is happening....More Monday, March 30, 2026 The Man From Baal Shalisha Then a man came from Baal Shalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley bread, and newly ripened grain in his knapsack. 2 Kings 4:42 ???? The Man From Baal Shalisha Here we find an interesting story about a mysterious man, mysterious in the sense that we do not have a lot of details about him and do not even know his name. Yet the story attracts our hearts, because we see one who provides food for God’s people during a time of famine. One detail we have about this interesting man is that he came from Baal Shalisha, a town in northern Israel in...More Sunday, March 29, 2026 Forsaken by God My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, and from the words of My groaning? Psalm 22:1 ???? Forsaken by God We do well to ponder with adoring hearts the stupendous fact that Christ has been into the distance and darkness, and uttered that solemn cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Think what this means: He the righteous One, the only righteous One, forsaken of God. Never before or since has man died such a death. When has God ever forsaken the righteous? The fathers trusted in Jehovah and were delivered (Ps. 22:4). Others suffered with cruel...More Saturday, March 28, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (11)—The Grain of Wheat Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, it abides alone; but if it die, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (11)—The Grain of Wheat In John 12, we are approaching the cross. It is the final week before the Lord of glory would be lifted up on the cross. What must have occupied the heart of our blessed Lord? In this chapter and the chapters that follow, we are given a glimpse of what was occupying His heart. Many visitors had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, not only Jews, but also some Gentiles. It...More Friday, March 27, 2026 Precious Stones Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the L??? is risen upon you … and His glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 60:1–2 ???? Precious Stones On the shoulders of Aaron, we find two onyx stones, each meticulously engraved with six names (Ex. 28:9–14). These names are also engraved on the stones of the breastplate, this time one on each stone (v. 21). The multiple names on a stone symbolize the collective aspect of Christ’s priestly service, where He has all of us in mind as a whole company. The single name per stone represents the individual aspect of what He has done (cf....More Thursday, March 26, 2026 Hidden Things Brought to Light Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 ???? Hidden Things Brought to Light This is one of the most searching verses in the Bible. When the Lord comes He will usher in the day, and the beams of its light will have X-ray properties. This verse is written, not in view of the enormous evils of the world without, but of the actions that take place within the Christian circle. Oh! What painful episodes, in...More Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Intimacy With God When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. Because You have been my help, therefore, in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:6–8 ???? Intimacy With God In the quiet moments, when things around you calm down, what do you think of? David took advantage of those quiet moments, and his thoughts turned to the Lord. This is evidence of intimacy with the Lord in David’s life. He even thought of the Lord during those night watches. Many of us have passed through the night seasons—times when thing...More Tuesday, March 24, 2026 What Is Meekness? (2) Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 ???? What Is Meekness? (2) The opposite of a meek spirit is a hot-tempered, headstrong, explosive and fiery spirit that immediately goes ballistic about things that cross it, and takes offense even at trivial things. Meekness calms the mind so that the inner peace cannot be disturbed by any external provocation. A meek person does not react aggressively when he is treated meanly. He also does not revolt when he is asked to do something he does not like. W. J. Hocking sums it up as follows: Meekness is a quality of...More Monday, March 23, 2026 What Is Meekness? (1) Learn from Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart. Matthew 11:29 ??? What Is Meekness? (1) The Lord calls His disciples—and therefore us too—to learn meekness from Him. In order to be able to do this, we must first explore the question of what this quality involves. Meekness is shown, among other things, by accepting difficulties, problems, disappointments, or personal attacks and insults without defending yourself or complaining. Furthermore, a meek spirit does not allow discontent, bitterness, or feelings of revenge to arise in the heart. Meekness is strength! It means to be strong...More Sunday, March 22, 2026 The Finished Work of Christ When Jesus received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” John 19:30 ???? The Finished Work of Christ God Himself has not, and cannot, have another gospel (Gal. 1:8–9). He cannot forget the work of His Son, in which He has found complete satisfaction, in which He has been fully glorified. He cannot set forth another gospel, or add something on man’s part, as though the work of Christ were imperfect, and lacked something to complete it. Christ, as Man, sits at God’s right hand, because He has accomplished the work of salvation for all believers, having by Himself purged...More Saturday, March 21, 2026 The Object of the Redeemed But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star. Malachi 4:2 ????; Revelation 22:16 ???? The Object of the Redeemed This first verse is found at the end of the Old Testament and the second verse at the end of the New Testament. The “Sun of Righteousness” is Jesus, just as He is also the “Bright and Morning Star.” In both of these expressions, His coming is pointedly described. God’s chosen earthly people, Israel, are particularly addressed in the Old Testament....More Friday, March 20, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (10)—The Door of the Sheep Jesus therefore said again to them, Verily, verily, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep … I am the door: if any one enter in by Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and shall go out and shall find pasture. John 10:7, 9 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (10)—The Door of the Sheep In John 10, the Lord Jesus likens Himself to the shepherd as well as the door of the sheep. First, He speaks of Himself as the door. A door is what gives entrance. It is well known that in Israel in those days, a shepherd would herd his sheep into a fold and then lie across the entrance to protect His...More Thursday, March 19, 2026 God’s Faithful Promises For thus says the L???: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the L???, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:10–11 ???? God’s Faithful Promises We find a beautiful promise to Israel in Jeremiah 29:10–14. Many of us appreciate verse 11: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the L???, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” We do well to appropriate...More Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Good Bondservants Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. Ephesians 6:5–7 ???? Good Bondservants In this day and age for many of us the concept of masters and slaves is not our daily experience; however, the instructions given for that relationship are applicable to employees with their employers. The instructions for this relationship focus on our...More Tuesday, March 17, 2026 A Careful Examination There are three things which are too wonderful for me, yes, four which I do not understand. Thus says the L???: “For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they sell the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals.” These six things the L??? hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him. When the Assyrian comes into our land, and when he treads in our palaces, then we will raise against him seven shepherds and eight princely men. Proverbs 30:18 ????; Amos 2:6 ????; Proverbs 6:16 ????; Micah 5:5 ???? A...More Monday, March 16, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (9) I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (9) In this matchless prayer, the Lord Jesus expressed His special desire for His disciples and for those who through their word would believe in Him, asking “that they may be.” These few words are just one word in the Greek, which occurs seven times in John’s Gospel, and only in this prayer! “That they may be one”; “that they may be sanctified”; “that they may be made perfect in one”; and “that they may be...More Sunday, March 15, 2026 A Complete Salvation Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age. Galatians 1:4 ???? A Complete Salvation This is the complete salvation that I get when I get Christianity. There is nothing of the flesh in Christianity, and nothing for the flesh. The apostle had been a Hebrew of the Hebrews, but now he does not know even Christ after the flesh; and therefore he asks the Colossians, “Why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations?” They that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; and the law applies to all that; but I have died in...More

Friday, March 13, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (9)—The “I Am” Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any one shall keep My word, He shall never see death. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. John 8:51 ???; John 8:58 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (9)—The “I Am” It is striking to notice in the Gospels that the more the Lord Jesus is rejected, the more His glory shines forth. In this wonderful chapter, the opposition of the Jews comes out very strongly. Earlier in the chapter we read that the Son and His truth are able to set us free from captivity to sin (Jn. 8:34). Now the Lord tells them that if any one keeps...More Thursday, March 12, 2026 Come to Him in Prayer Hear my prayer, O L???, and let my cry come to You. Do not hide Your face from me in the day of my trouble; incline Your ear to me; in the day that I call, answer me speedily. Psalm 102:1–2 ???? Come to Him in Prayer Calling out to God is the privilege of all those who have a relationship with Him through the finished work of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The psalmist here represents anyone who walks by faith turning to God in times of trouble. As you read through the book of Psalms, you hear this same cry over and over. Our psalm begins with the title, “A prayer of the afflicted,...More Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Two Great Facts: A Man in Heaven and God in Man on Earth (2) But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” Acts 7:55–56 ???? Two Great Facts: A Man in Heaven and God in Man on Earth (2) Here are our two great facts again displayed in a man of like passions with ourselves. Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit and his earnest gaze was fixed on a glorified Man in heaven. This is Christianity. This is the true, the normal idea of a Christian. He is a man full of the Holy Spirit,...More Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Two Great Facts: A Man in Heaven and God in Man on Earth (1) But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:39 ???? Two Great Facts: A Man in Heaven and God in Man on Earth (1) There are two grand facts which characterize Christianity and mark it off from all that had gone before. These are, first, Man glorified in heaven, and secondly, God dwelling in man on the earth. These are stupendous facts, divinely glorious and fitted to produce the most powerful effect upon the heart and life of the Christian. They are unique to...More Monday, March 9, 2026 Fight the Good Fight And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.” Exodus 17:9 ???? Fight the Good Fight In Exodus 14:14, Moses said, “The L??? will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” Here, however, we see the clear command, “Go out and fight!” Why this difference? The preceding chapters talk about redemption. And what can man contribute to it? “Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mt. 16:26). It is a matter that springs entirely from the heart of God and...More Sunday, March 8, 2026 The Appointed Place Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him. Matthew 28:16–17 ???? The Appointed Place He appointed a place where He could meet with them, and, blessed fact, He has appointed a place for us where He can meet with us. It is in this same Gospel that His precious words are recorded for us: “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (Mt. 18:20). It is not the place that we choose; we may not please ourselves in this matter; the place is His appointment. It...More Saturday, March 7, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (8) O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. John 17:25 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (8) Christ is the greatest missionary! The verb to send or to send out—apostello in Greek—is used seven times by the Lord in His prayer in John 17. In His prayer, the Lord addresses the Father as being righteous, because He always says and does what is right, in contrast to what this world does or believes. “The Father has sent the Son” (1 Jn. 4:14), and in this prayer we learn about the wonderful six-fold results of the Son’s...More Friday, March 6, 2026 The True Ark Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Genesis 6:14 ??? The True Ark What is gopher wood? We do not know for sure, but we do know that God specified it, and Noah used it (Gen. 6:22). Evidently, it was sufficiently strong to make a large vessel capable of accommodating two—sometimes seven—of every species of bird and land-based creature. Yet Noah could also work with it: cut, shape, and fit it together to form the ark. God instructed Noah to cover the ark inside and out with pitch, or tar, to waterproof it. He also prescribed its dimensions (v. 15): 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45...More Thursday, March 5, 2026 What Should We Do With Our Fears? When we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. 2 Corinthians 7:5 ???? What Should We Do With Our Fears? In some ways, fear is hard to talk about without sounding insensitive on one hand or irrational on the other. At a very basic level, fear is a natural and even God-ordained mechanism. Researchers have found that infants as young as ten months will refuse to crawl near a place of perceived danger. Fears that keep us safe are, up to a point, normal and even necessary. Some people develop more specific phobias, like...More Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Are We Salty? You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13 ???? Are We Salty? Salt has a number of very positive characteristics that makes it a good object lesson for how we as believers should be. Salt adds flavor. Job 6:6 asks, “Can flavorless food be eaten without salt?” We should live in such a way that others will see that our lives are full of flavor, satisfying and desirable. Salt makes one thirsty. There is a saying, “You can bring a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.” To this, someone once answered, “Yes you can: just put salt in its food, and it will...More Tuesday, March 3, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (8)—The Son Makes Free Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say to you, Every one that practices sin is the bondman of sin … If therefore the Son shall set you free, ye shall be really free. John 8:34, 36 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (8)—The Son Makes Free Chapter 8 in the Gospel of John is wonderful. It begins with the display of grace and truth in our blessed Lord, who also as the light of the world exposes the sins of the most self-righteous. The chapter ends with the declaration of our Lord that “Before Abraham was, I am.” After declaring that He always did what pleased the Father (Jn....More Monday, March 2, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (7)—Grace in the Last Days The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:22 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (7)—Grace in the Last Days The Second Epistle to Timothy was written to an individual, Timothy, and not to an assembly—1 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon are similar in this respect. This was Paul’s last letter recorded by inspiration, and thus his last recorded words. This fact alone should make it of special interest to us. Furthermore, this epistle was written in view of the coming departure from the faith in the professing church, and thus has a prophetic...More Sunday, March 1, 2026 Let These Go Their Way Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.” John 18:8–9 ???? Let These Go Their Way The more deeply we know the love of Jesus the more unknowable we find it to be. It is not a blind love that may awaken to find flaws and faults in its objects that it knew not of, for it knew from the beginning with omniscient certainty all about the loved ones. It knew, also, with the unerring knowledge of God, the whole way of sorrow that must be trodden...More Saturday, February 28, 2026 We Will See the Light Even now men cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies, when the wind has passed and cleared them. Job 37:21 ???? We Will See the Light The message from Elihu is full of understanding. This friend of Job probably understood better than his other friends how Job was feeling: “Now you cannot see the light that shines in the firmament of heaven.” If one is really downcast and suffering in his heart, the sun can shine all day long, but the light does not penetrate the darkness of his soul. It does not warm him and does not comfort him in his sorrow. Such understanding can...More Friday, February 27, 2026 Christ as Lord and Judge That at the name of Jesus ... every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. Philippians 2:10–11 ????; Acts 10:42 ???? Christ as Lord and Judge Joseph and Moses, both initially rejected by their brethren, remind us of our beloved Lord Jesus, who was “despised and rejected … and we did not esteem Him” (Isa. 53:3). Joseph’s brothers initially harbored an unbridled jealousy for Joseph, the favored of the Father: “Shall you indeed reign over us? Or shall you indeed have dominion over us?”...More Thursday, February 26, 2026 The Meekness of Christ At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.” Matthew 11:25–26 ???? The Meekness of Christ “At that time.” What was that time? It was the time when Christ had shown His love, His goodness, and His compassion towards people in a wonderful way. He had touched and cleansed lepers, healed the lame and given them the strength to walk, given sight to the blind, raised the dead, and preached the gospel of the...More Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Calling Upon the Name of the Lord Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me. Psalm 50:15 ???? Calling Upon the Name of the Lord The first time we read of someone calling upon the Lord in Scripture is found in Genesis 4:26: “Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the L???.” Seth’s descendants, who were dependent on God, are in contrast to Cain’s descendants, who lived independent of God. Next, we read of Abram in Genesis 12:8, who “built an altar to the L??? and called on the name of the L???.” Later, we see Isaac doing the...More Tuesday, February 24, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (7)—Eternal Life Verily, verily, I say to you, He that believes on Me has life eternal … Jesus therefore said to them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Unless ye shall have eaten the flesh of the Son of Man, and drunk His blood, ye have no life in yourselves. John 6:47, 53 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (7)—Eternal Life It has been said that in the Gospel of John, the Son of God speaks plainly. Here we find, in the same discourse with the Jews that we considered previously, where He called Himself the true manna who came down from heaven, that He now speaks plainly that everyone who believes on Him has...More Monday, February 23, 2026 When Love Goes Wrong Men will be lovers of themselves. 2 Timothy 3:2 ???? When Love Goes Wrong The love of an affectionate friendship is of great value. Represented in the Bible by the Greek verb “phileo,” it is the kind of love that Mary, Martha, and Lazarus knew the Lord Jesus had for them (Jn. 11:3). The expression is found in many beautiful contexts, even describing the love between the Father and the Son (Jn. 5:20). But here in 2 Timothy 3, that love has gone wrong. Our English phrase “lovers of themselves” is the translation of one Greek term which combines “philos” with the word for “self.” If...More Sunday, February 22, 2026 Is Your Center Jesus? On the Lord’s Day … I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw … One like the Son of Man. Revelation 1:10, 12–13 ???? Is Your Center Jesus? Listen! John first hears a voice, and that not a whisper, but a great voice as of a trumpet. It is the Lord announcing Himself as “the First and the Last.” Do we thus own Jesus the eternal God? He commands him to write what he sees and send it to the seven churches of Asia. When John turned to see the voice that spoke, he saw a remarkable sight: “seven golden lampstands,” and One like the Son of Man in the midst of...More Saturday, February 21, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (6)—The Lord of Peace Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (6)—The Lord of Peace Paul’s benediction to the Thessalonians is unique in that there is a postscript sandwiched between the first and second parts of the benediction. As Paul concludes his second letter to the Thessalonian saints dealing with their questions regarding the second...More Friday, February 20, 2026 Every Word The devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” Luke 4:3 ???? Every Word There is no sin in hunger. It is incidental to man as he passes through this scene. If the Son of God became a Man, and enter into the world where men are, He must at least expose Himself to the vicissitudes of human life. Well, He was hungry. “And now, help yourself,” was Satan’s suggestion. “Command this stone that it be made bread.” His answer is very beautiful: “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God’” (Lk. 4:4). Notice, the...More Thursday, February 19, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (7) Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (7) Our blessed Lord expressed seven requests to the Father. The above verse contains the Son’s last request. “I desire” is sometimes translated as “I will,” for it is a desire of the will. In verse 22 the Lord Jesus, referring to the glory His Father has given Him now as a Man in heaven, says that He has given it to us. How can we understand this? The unity in...More Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Last Words of David “He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God” … Although my house is not so with God, yet He has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. For this is all my salvation and all my desire. 2 Samuel 23:3–5 ???? The Last Words of David Here, David sets up the divine standard of character for one called to rule over men: “He must be just”; and upon the basis of justice is erected a superstructure of cloudless light, richest blessing, and abundant fruitfulness. All this will only be realized when the Son of David, now hidden in the heavens,...More Tuesday, February 17, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (6)—The True Bread Jesus therefore said to them, Verily, verily, I say to you, It is not Moses that has given you the bread out of heaven; but My Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. John 6:32 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (6)—The True Bread In chapter 6 of John we read about the feeding of the five thousand. What resources are available in the Son of God, that He can use five loaves and two small fish to feed such a multitude! The next day the people refer to their fathers who ate manna in the desert. The Lord Jesus tells them that it was not Moses who gave them that bread. How easily the children of...More Monday, February 16, 2026 The Mirror Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. James 1:22–24 ???? The Mirror God’s Word is like a mirror: it shows us exactly as we are—not as we would like to think we are. God’s Word is more than a literal mirror, for it not only reflects what we are on the outside, but it penetrates into our hearts to expose what we are on the inside. After looking in a mirror, we...More Sunday, February 15, 2026 The Fruit of Our Lips Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 ???? The Fruit of Our Lips There are many passages in the Scriptures that show us clearly that God is seeking a response from our hearts. Part of the plan of creation was that He would have a relationship with mankind. Before sin entered in, He came in the cool of the day to commune with Adam and Eve, but this all changed with their disobedience. Notwithstanding, God made a way to restore this fellowship by means of a sacrifice, which pointed to the...More Saturday, February 14, 2026 Nehemiah’s Prayers Remember me, O my God, for good! Nehemiah 13:31 ???? Nehemiah’s Prayers How easy it can be to be discouraged when we look around at the state of Christianity. There is real struggle everywhere we look. Nehemiah found himself in such a state, but we can learn from how he dealt with the situation as a man of prayer. The book named after him mentions praying no fewer than eleven times. His first prayer (Neh. 1:4–11) is one born out of sorrow after hearing of the state of the remnant and the work they had started years earlier. He is broken and contrite as he weeps, mourns, and fasts....More Friday, February 13, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (5)—In the Heavenlies Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Ephesians 6:23–24 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (5)—In the Heavenlies Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians has been called the “Epistle of the Heavenlies.” It opens the window upon the heavenly side of things connected with our salvation and with the assembly. In five passages, Paul reveals our relationship to the “heavenlies”: (1) the sphere of our spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3); (2) the scene of Christ’s present...More Thursday, February 12, 2026 Calling on the Lord Out of a Pure Heart May the L??? be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act according to all the word with which the L??? your God sends you to us. Whether it is good or bad, we will obey the voice of the L??? our God to whom we are sending you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the L??? our God. Jeremiah 42:5–6 ?s? Calling on the Lord Out of a Pure Heart Even if on the outside the people looked humble and sincere, desiring to know the will of God for them, and promised to do it whether good or bad, we quickly learn that this was only a show, as they already had decided in their...More Wednesday, February 11, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (5)—Hearing His Word Verily, verily, I say unto you, that an hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that have heard shall live. John 5:25 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (5)—Hearing His Word We find in this verse that the voice of the Son of God is emphasized. In verses 28–29, the Lord Jesus speaks of another hour when all who are in the graves will hear His voice, and they will all come forth; some to the resurrection of life and some to the resurrection of judgment. We know from other scriptures that these two aspects of resurrection will happen a little over...More Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (6) I pray … that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. John 17:21 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (6) In this unique prayer of our blessed Lord to the Father, He prayed for the unity of those who would believe in Him. This unity is based on Christ’s accomplished work on the cross. It also results from His present heavenly ministry, the Father and the Holy Spirit working with Him. The unity between the Father and the Son is to be reflected in the unity of the believers: “that they may be one...More Monday, February 9, 2026 Able to Deliver In my distress I called upon the L???, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry came before Him, even to His ears. Psalm 18:6 ???? Able to Deliver David begins this psalm on a very high note saying, “I will love You, O L???, my strength. The L??? is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust … I will call upon the L???, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies” (Ps. 18:1–3). But David looks back at the times of his distress when he called upon his God. David’s calling on the Lord...More Sunday, February 8, 2026 The Salvation of God Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the L???, which He will accomplish for you today. Exodus 14:13 ???? The Salvation of God What a terrible and critical situation the people of God faced at this solemn moment! The enemy seeking to recover possession of his prey, pursuing hard after Israel and driving them to an extremity towards an impassable sea. It is the same with sinners. The power of Satan hurries them on towards death, and death is the judgment of God: “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Heb. 9:27). Now the soul must have to do with...More Saturday, February 7, 2026 God’s Word and Three Worlds By the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 2 Peter 3:5–7 ???? God’s Word and Three Worlds The created universe is like a canvas upon which God has displayed His power and authority. In the beginning, it was by the word of God that the heavens and the earth came into being. The declaration here in 2 Peter about that...More Friday, February 6, 2026 Satan in the Heavens Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the L???, and Satan also came among them. Job 1:6 ???? Satan in the Heavens Now it appears that there was a day when the angels came, and Satan was allowed to come among them. That is an astonishing fact not at all confined to this scripture. We have it even in the Revelation, the last book of the New Testament. There we find the day is coming when Satan and all his host are to be turned out of the heavens (Rev. 12:9). And we find it is a doctrine laid down in the Epistle to the Ephesians that we have to contend with these...More Thursday, February 5, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (4)—The Israel of God As many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Galatians 6:16–18 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (4)—The Israel of God There are two epistles of the apostle Paul in which he deals in a major way with the doctrine of justification: Romans and Galatians. Wonderful subject! All who by faith believe in Christ are reckoned or declared righteous by God. In Romans, Paul...More Wednesday, February 4, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (4)—Hearing His Word Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears My word, and believes Him that has sent Me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life. John 5:24 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (4)—Hearing His Word It is very striking how the Lord’s word and the Lord’s voice are emphasized in this gospel. As is often the case in this gospel, the Lord bases His teaching on a preceding miracle. In this chapter He made a lame man to walk. He had heard and obeyed the Lord’s word to “Arise, take up thy couch and walk.” He received physical healing, but in...More Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Jonah Runs but Can’t Hide But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the L???. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid the fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the L???. Jonah 1:3 ???? Jonah Runs but Can’t Hide In 2 Kings 14:25 we learn that the border of Israel was restored according to the word of Jehovah the God of Israel, “which He had spoken through His servant Jonah the son of Amittai, the prophet.” How solemn that one who was God’s mouthpiece disobeyed His word when it came to himself (Jon. 1:1–2). If Tarshish was in...More Monday, February 2, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (5) I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word. John 17:20 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (5) In this most remarkable prayer of our Lord, He makes several requests to the Father for Himself, for His disciples, and for the following generations, “those who will believe in Me through their word.” How wonderful that the Lord thought of you and me when praying these words. But even before the world’s foundation, He thought of us, according to God’s eternal counsel to bring many sons to glory. Amazing! Also, Christ’s requests were...More Sunday, February 1, 2026 The Infinite Blessing of Salvation I will sing to the L???, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The L??? is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. Exodus 15:1–2 ???? The Infinite Blessing of Salvation Salvation, a simple word in itself, but one of unparalleled importance to our hearts. Salvation has its negative and its positive side. The first comprises the destruction of the enemy, of his power and all its consequences. Grace, in the person of Christ, has taken our place in death under all this: it is “the grace of God that brings salvation” (Tit. 2:11). Thus,...More Saturday, January 31, 2026 An Unshaken Kingdom Seen by Faith Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. Hebrews 12:28 ???? An Unshaken Kingdom Seen by Faith As the Spirit of God passes these great and heavenly truths before our souls in Hebrews, we are given to see how they exceed, and set aside, all that went before. The glories of Christ eclipse every created being, whether prophets or angels; the priesthood of Christ sets aside the Aaronic priesthood; the sacrifice of Christ sets aside the many sacrifices under the law; the immediate access to...More Friday, January 30, 2026 Two Are Better Than One Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 ???? Two Are Better Than One We often consider these “two” in connection with a marriage relationship. This is certainly a fitting application, yet we can apply it even more generally. Paul often had a fellow laborer with him, such as Silas, Timothy, Luke, or Barnabas. We read of two sisters, Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labored for the Lord (Rom. 16:12). Aquila and Priscilla served the Lord as a godly couple. Why are two better than one?...More Thursday, January 29, 2026 Make Christ All in Your Heart Christ is all and in all. Colossians 3:11 ???? Make Christ All in Your Heart Oh, may we know more of that blessedness which comes of making Christ all, of seeing Jesus only. Our prayer should be that we know Him. In our selfishness we cry and beg for blessings. It is the Blesser we need, Himself. He is the joy of the Father’s heart. Let us taste with Him the delight He takes in His Son. Christ is infinitely higher than doctrine or experience. Experience we shall have, but only with Him can our hearts be delighted and enraptured. Why is it we are not changed more from “glory to...More Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (3)—A Trinitarian Blessing The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (3)—A Trinitarian Blessing Never skip over a passage of Scripture no matter how unimportant you may assume it to be! Biblical benedictions are not mere religious wording, or space fillers, but are rich expressions full of profound Christian truth. In today’s text, the apostle Paul concludes this very emotional epistle in which he opened his heart to these saints in Corinth. In his first epistle, he had been...More Tuesday, January 27, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (3)—He Who Came Down From Heaven Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that which we know, and we bear witness of that which we have seen, and ye receive not our witness … And no one has gone up into heaven, save He who came down out of heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven. John 3:11, 13 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (3)—He Who Came Down From Heaven In our verses today, the Lord Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus. The Lord gives Nicodemus a glimpse of the greatness of His Person. First of all, the Lord speaks of what He personally knew, and what He had personally seen. He was an eyewitness of the necessity of new birth...More Monday, January 26, 2026 Cures for Fretting Commit your way to the L???, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 ???? Cures for Fretting This psalm of David begins with the words, “Do not fret.” These words are repeated in verses 7 and 8. In fact verse 8 reads, “Do not fret—it only causes harm.” The words “do not fret” literally mean “do not get heated.” How many of us get overheated—like a car without water in the radiator—over whatever we might be facing. David goes on to give us several antidotes to this. Instead of fretting, he encourages us to “Trust in the L???, and do good;...More Sunday, January 25, 2026 Grace Abounding But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20–21 ???? Grace Abounding With God’s heart as its inexhaustible source and spring, grace reigns in righteousness and flows without limit through a lost and guilty world. Who can tell its fullness? No depth of need in the vilest sinner’s heart can exhaust it. No wounds of sin are too severe for grace to heal them. No crowd of sinners is too large for its priceless gifts. All everywhere are invited...More Saturday, January 24, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (4) Now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. John 17:13 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (4) The little word “now” occurs 28 times in John’s Gospel. It is used several times in connection with our Lord’s ministry, pointing to different occasions or time frames. In His prayer to the Father, Christ used the word “now” for a specific reason. At the beginning of His public ministry at Cana in Galilee, He changed water into wine and instructed the servants to “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast” (Jn....More Friday, January 23, 2026 A Person, a Song, and a Book Also the L??? has said to me [Moses], “You shall not cross over this Jordan.” The L??? your God Himself crosses over before you. Deuteronomy 31:2–3 ???? A Person, a Song, and a Book The life of Moses was nearing an end. Israel would have to move forward without him. At such a time, Moses assured them that God Himself would go before them across the Jordan River. Yet God also knew they would require some tangible reminders of their national identity as His people. To answer this need, He provided three helps here in Deuteronomy 31. One was Joshua, the leader who was inaugurated in Moses’...More Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Coming Strong Delusion And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ???? The Coming Strong Delusion “Have you heard the news?” Will be the query. “Christ has come!” The tidings will spread; the news will be gladly received of the advent of a wonderful Christ. The “Christ” has come, the world’s Christ, the Christ that men want, and there is no word about judgment; we may live as we like. Numbers of converts flock to the standard. They need not much persuasion; and, sinner, you, who might have been converted to the Christ of God, will be taken...More Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Our Daily Victory Then the L??? said to Joshua, “This day I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” Therefore the name of the place is called Gilgal to this day. Joshua 5:9 ???? Our Daily Victory Gilgal was the place of circumcision, and if this place was to be the point of departure for the army of Jehovah before a single victory had been achieved, it was also to be the assembling place after victory (Josh. 10:15), and again the point of departure for fresh conquests. The judgment of the flesh was immutable. The people were to appropriate it to themselves continually, otherwise the flesh would work...More Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (2)—Anathema, Maranatha! If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. 1 Corinthians 16:22–24 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (2)—Anathema, Maranatha! In the opening greetings of this epistle to the sophisticated, gifted, worldly wise, yet troubled Corinthians, Paul addressed them as “saints”; they were saints by divine calling (1 Cor. 1:2 ???). These brief words provide a lovely illustration of the wondrous position of grace in which we stand as believers. The...More

Sunday, January 18, 2026 The Foundation Stone Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame. Isaiah 28:16 ????; 1 Peter 2:6 ???? The Foundation Stone The inspired volume has been placed in your hand and laid open before your eyes; and for what think you? Is it to mock or to tantalize you by presenting before you what was never intended for you? Ah! No; such is not God’s way. Does He send His sunlight and showers to mock and to tantalize, or to gladden and refresh? Do you...More Saturday, January 17, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (3) I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. John 17:6 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (3) Looking back over His life on earth, the Lord could justly and honestly say, “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do” (Jn. 17:4). Wonderful words, wonderful facts! May we learn from our blessed Lord to commit ourselves to do God’s will and—with His help—carry out the things we start, to finish them. Christ’s amazing prayer leads us...More Friday, January 16, 2026 The Blessed Man Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the L???, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper … For the L??? knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:1–3, 6 ???? The Blessed Man Jesus, the Son of Man, is here presented in His personal holiness and integrity, and...More Thursday, January 15, 2026 God Answers a Seeker Behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and had come to Jerusalem to worship. Acts 8:27 ???? God Answers a Seeker How marvelous and encouraging to know that God sees each person in their own special need. God sees a man, a eunuch, that is to say one who was fruitless, even though he was a man of great authority in the queen’s palace, and probably quite rich. He had traveled a long distance from his land, Ethiopia, to Jerusalem, a distance of about 2500 km (1600 miles), and was returning home again. He...More Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Glorifying God in Times of Suffering Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Job 13:15 ???? Glorifying God in Times of Suffering The Bible gives us examples of those who gave glory to God in suffering. Just think of Job. What did he do after his possessions and even his children were taken from him? He said, “The L??? gave, and the L??? has taken away; blessed be the name of the L???” (Job 1:21). We can assume that this was certainly not easy for him. It may well be that he first needed some time before voicing these words. But because he did it, he honored God with submission and meekness—and left us an example by...More Tuesday, January 13, 2026 “Verily, Verily” in John (1)—The Kingdom And He says to him, Verily, verily, I say to you, Henceforth ye shall see the heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. John 1:51 ??? “Verily, Verily” in John (1)—The Kingdom The expression “verily, verily”—or, “truly, truly”—occurs twenty-five times in the Gospel of John, all spoken by the Lord Jesus to give emphasis to what He says. We would like to consider a few of the places where this expression occurs. The first chapter of the Gospel of John is full of the glories of our blessed Lord. Notice that the chapter begins...More Monday, January 12, 2026 Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (1)—The God of Hope Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 ???? Benedictions of the Apostle Paul (1)—The God of Hope Today’s text is a benediction. Unlike a doxology, which is an utterance of praise to God, a benediction is directed toward the people of God rather than to God. It is a short invocation for divine help and blessing. Traditionally the passage is quoted at the end of a Christian “service” before the people depart. Hope! That is something everyone needs. Paul’s benediction to the...More Sunday, January 11, 2026 Gathering to Meet the Lord Himself For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 ???? Gathering to Meet the Lord Himself Well do I remember the exceeding goodness of God in leading me, many years ago, to know the blessed reality of what I now write. I had in some measure felt the sinfulness of sectarianism. I knew a great deal about what was wrong, but really had no knowledge of what was right. In this state I was led to witness a few Christians having met together in the name of the Lord Jesus to break bread, on the first day of the week; and against whom I had, in my...More Saturday, January 10, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (2) I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. John 17:4 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (2) When the Lord Jesus was praying to His Father, as recorded in John 17, He may have been on His way to Gethsemane or just arrived there. Luke 22:39–46 shows that Christ was under tremendous pressure—indeed, “Gethsemane” means “oil-press”—yet He was not crushed under the very difficult circumstances that He knew would come upon Him. With the cross before Him, He expressed full confidence in the Father and, as always, enjoyed perfect communion with...More Friday, January 9, 2026 Holy Men And you shall be holy men to Me. Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Exodus 22:31 ????; 1 Corinthians 16:13 ???? Holy Men There is something we have forgotten. We have lost it in the hustle and bustle, in the stress, in the many contacts with the world, in the increasing thoughtlessness around us, the superficiality, the progressive abandonment of principles. Therefore, let us be still for a moment, let us stand still for a brief moment. It is only a short sentence, but since it comes from the mouth of God, it is worth hearing, understanding, remembering, and...More Thursday, January 8, 2026 A Light That Shines in a Dark Place We have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19 ???? A Light That Shines in a Dark Place This passage speaks of the present moral darkness, and the prophetic word that sheds light in the midst of that darkness. This prophetic word is Christ’s coming in judgment to establish His kingdom over the earth; it is the Day of the Lord. But for us, we already see the morning star, waiting for Christ’s return to take us to Himself, according to His promise. When...More Wednesday, January 7, 2026 What Are You Carrying? Cast your burden on the L???, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 ???? What Are You Carrying? Here in this wonderful verse we have both an invitation and a promise. The sense of the word “cast” in this passage is to lay all our concerns and cares, all our fears and fretting, upon the shoulders of the Lord by faith and prayer, with a confident expectation that God will hear (Ps. 55:19). The word “burden” here in the original language means that which is given a person to carry. But the Lord does not want us to carry that burden...More Tuesday, January 6, 2026 A Remorseless Environment In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33 ???? A Remorseless Environment Since the 1950s, several countries have operated permanent research stations in Antarctica. The continent’s uncommon elements regularly lead to unique scientific studies and advancements. Yet Antarctica’s extreme climate also creates exceptional challenges. Over the years, many tons of equipment and even entire research stations have been lost or destroyed due to snow, ice, and frigid temperatures. As one scientist observed, “It’s a remorseless environment. If...More Monday, January 5, 2026 He Cares He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Mark 4:38 ???? He Cares It had been a wonderful day. So many people had wanted to hear the Lord Jesus that He had gone on board ship and preached to them from the water as they pressed along its edge. Now it was evening and His disciples were taking Him with them in the ship to the other side as He had requested (Mk. 4:35–36). Suddenly, a fierce storm hits the ship and it fills with water before the disciples can react (v. 37). There He is behind them: a real Man who...More Sunday, January 4, 2026 Amazing Grace For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15 ???? Amazing Grace How magnificently great is this One! It would seem that such an awesome majesty must be forbidding and repelling, reducing all of creation to nothing before Him, so that we are not worthy of even His least consideration. He inhabits eternity; He has no beginning and no ending. We are creatures of time. He is infinitely...More Saturday, January 3, 2026 Christ Praying to the Father (1) Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You.” John 17:1 ???? Christ Praying to the Father (1) In the intimacy of the upper room (Jn. 13–14), the Lord instructed His disciples about many things they needed to know when He would no longer be with them. While walking with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, He told them, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (16:33). Indeed, He was the great Overcomer, for He always relied on His...More Friday, January 2, 2026 You Are Not Your Own Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 ???? You Are Not Your Own As Christians we belong to God twice: first as those He has created, and second as those whom He has purchased. What’s more, to quote J. T. Mawson, “God has not only bought us with a great price, but He has taken possession of that which He has purchased … He has sent down the Holy Spirit to make...More Thursday, January 1, 2026 The God of the Hills and the Valleys—A New Year Meditation Thus says the L???, “Because the Syrians have said, ‘The L??? is God of the hills, but He is not God of the valleys,’ therefore I will deliver all this great multitude into your hand, and you shall know that I am the L???.” 1 Kings 20:28 ???? The God of the Hills and the Valleys—A New Year Meditation It was in the days of wicked King Ahab that we read about the God of the hills and of the valleys. Israel had defeated the Syrians in battle (1 Ki. 20:1–21). However, the king of Syria had not given up and planned to attack Israel again with a vast army the following spring (v. 22). The...More

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