Month: February 2023

Exodus 9:1-35; Psalm 40:1-41:13; Acts 4:1-31

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29

I can’t fully describe the joy of being with our two daughters when they saw the Rocky Mountains for the first time! We stood in awe of what our Creator had done. Majestic mountains! Truly a beautiful sight to behold. One day soon we will behold the everlasting God, our dear Lord and Saviour! Let us share the good news with others, so that they too, may be drawn to His love and put their faith in Him.  —Pam Hagey

The sweet light in His eyes shall enhance those awaiting,
And we shall behold Him, then face to face. —Dottie Rambo

Exodus 8:1-32; Psalms 38:1-39:13; Acts 3:1-26

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil… Psalm 23:4

It was an amazing experience to sit with my mother during the last days of her life. She clearly understood that she would soon be with the Lord whom she had loved and served for over sixty years. During those final days and then hours I talked with her and prayed and through it all I never saw a flicker of fear, uncertainty or doubt. She knew that to leave the body would transform her into the Lord’s presence. She certainly lived out the truth of our verse because as the shadow of death engulfed her she knew no evil. She had no sense of danger because she experienced the Lord’s presence. Strangely, I found it a privilege to see her die so well. —Paul Young

Then He’ll call me some day, to my home far away,
Where His glory forever I’ll share. —George Bennard

Exodus 6:14-7:25; Psalm 37:1-40; Acts 2:22-47

O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me. Psalm 57:1-2 NKJV

Your little room or your special chair may be your cave just now as the storms are passing by. David’s thoughts went higher than the protection the rock walls his cave afforded him. He envisioned himself sheltered beneath protective wings. Perhaps, he inherited the comforting metaphor from his great grandparents (Ruth 2:12). Nothing had
changed outside the cave that night, but beneath those wings, David was able to “awaken the dawn” (v. 8) with the music that flowed from his steadfast heart as he worshiped his God. —Peter Ramsay

‘Mid the crash of the thunder, Precious Lord, hear my cry.
Keep me safe, till the storm passes by. —Mosie Lister

Exodus 5:1-6:13; Psalms 35:1-36:12; Acts 2:1-21

Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. Joshua 13:1

His military career now over, God still had work for Joshua as an administrator. Today the Lord exhorts every saint to labour until their final breath, using their gifts for His glory. Should any have reached the age where it is not physically possible they can still serve the Lord through intercessory prayer. Finish well, beloved!  —George Ferrier

To the work! To the work! We are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the might of His power our strength to renew,
Let us do by His grace what He calls us to do. —F. Crosby

Exodus 2:23-3:22; Psalms 32:1-33:22; Matthew 28:1-20

Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God. Genesis 21:33-34

Most ordinary people live ordinary lives from one ordinary day to the next. But it is this very thing—living quiet, godly, confident lives in the family and the fellowship of God’s people, that reveals what we are really like inwardly. Being consistent when no one notices is how grace and truth are revealed. In ordinary events of life, Abraham learned God is the “everlasting God”, unchangeable and dependable. In ordinary living, in fellowship with the Lord,
His immensity is learned. —Gaius C. Goff

Glory to the eternal King,
Clad in majesty supreme!
Let all heaven His praises sing,
Let all worlds His power proclaim. —B. Francis

Exodus 4:1-31; Psalm 34:1-22; Acts 1:1-26

Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you. 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 4:9 NKJV

Faith goes out by sharing with others. For, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17 NKJV). Love is shown by caring for others. The believers at Thessalonica are a great example. They were sharing their faith and showing their love. They didn’t have to be told to tell others. They didn’t need written instructions on how to love others. Do we need to be reminded?  —Rex Trogdon

Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Saviour, I pray,
Make me a blessing to someone today. —Ira B. Wilson

Exodus 2:23-3:22; Psalms 32:1-33:22; Matthew 28:1-20

Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God. Genesis 21:33-34

Most ordinary people live ordinary lives from one ordinary day to the next. But it is this very thing—living quiet, godly, confident lives in the family and the fellowship of God’s people, that reveals what we are really like inwardly. Being consistent when no one notices is how grace and truth are revealed. In ordinary events of life, Abraham learned God is the “everlasting God”, unchangeable and dependable. In ordinary living, in fellowship with the Lord,
His immensity is learned. —Gaius C. Goff

Glory to the eternal King,
Clad in majesty supreme!
Let all heaven His praises sing,
Let all worlds His power proclaim. —B. Francis

Exodus 1:1- 2:22; Psalm 31:1-24; Matthew 27:45-66

When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.  Luke 14:12

Every Lord’s day we have been invited to a feast. Our invitation is not based on our wealth, popularity, or our ability to pay back the host with a similar invitation. On the contrary, we’ve been invited because we have no way to return the favour. We’ve been invited solely based on grace. What an immense privilege to come, as our Host is the infinite and all-powerful God of the universe. He looks for no repayment or favours just gratitude and worship from our redeemed hearts. —Sid Halsband

Here, O my Lord, I see You face to face;
Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace. —H. Bonar

Genesis 50:1-26; Psalm 30:1-12; Matthew 27:27-44

Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, Lord, and grant us Your salvation. I will hear what God the Lord will speak… Psalm 85:6-8 NKJV

Having earnestly poured out his heart in prayer to God, what did this unnamed Son of Korah do next? He eagerly anticipated an answer from God: “I will hear what God the Lord will speak” (v. 8). He was willing to wait on God! How often have we prayed lacking the faith that God would answer us? May we be willing to look up, and look out, and wait upon Him for His answer.  —David A. Dunlap

I have spoken to Him;
Now I will hear what His answer is,
I will hold my ear attentive,
To listen to His voice. —C.H. Spurgeon

Genesis 49:1-33; Psalms 28:1-29:11; Matthew 27:1-26

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Psalm 73:26

While facing a serious medical test I became paralyzed by fear. I felt like a failure as I couldn’t seem to trust God and find peace. When I read this verse, I realized that my own strength may fail me but God’s strength could not! God would rise up and become the strength I needed. The day of the dreaded test, my anxiety eased, and the test itself was nothing to fear. How thankful I am that God becomes my strength when I need Him most! How thankful I am
that He is my portion forever! —Deborah Manera

We are secure, not because we hold tightly to Jesus,
But because He holds tightly to us. —R. C. Sproul