Month: January 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026

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Genesis 32:1-33:17; Psalms 1:1-3:8; Matthew 18:15-35

A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” John 4:7 NKJV

A beloved brother in Christ, Arnot McIntee, taught me a valuable lesson about sharing the gospel. Arnot was to speak at our chapel one Sunday. It was a holiday weekend and many of the people from the chapel were away. I apologized to Arnot that our numbers were down. He said, “Bob, how many were at the well in Samaria when the Lord spoke to her?” I said, “One”. He said to me, “With the Lord’s help, I prepare a message and let the Lord bring the people.”
I realized numbers aren’t important. I should always be ready to share the gospel (1 Peter 3:15). A lesson well learned! – Bob Cretney

Lord, send me anywhere; Only go with me.  –D. Livingstone, Frank Garlock

January 26

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DAILY READINGS: Gen. 32-33:17, Psalms 1:1-3:8, Matt. 18:15-35

Saul defeated the Amalekites…But Saul and the people spared Agag (the king). 1 Samuel 15:7, 9
And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king…Only Rahab the prostitute and all who are with her in her house shall live.” Joshua 6:2, 17

What a contrast between what God, as opposed to man, spares from destruction! God is not impressed by the king with all his pomp, power, and prestige. But God is merciful to the prostitute whose heart has turned to the true God. He hears the cry of the penitent sinner regardless of their station in life. “Call to me and I will answer you” (Jeremiah 33:3), He promises. —D. Logan

Precious, precious blood of Jesus shed on Calvary;
Shed for rebels, shed for sinners, shed for me.—Frances R. Havergal

January 25

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DAILY READINGS: Gen. 31; Job 42:1-17; Matt. 17:14-18:14

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36, KJV

Alexander the Great was arguably the greatest conqueror in history. He captured many lands and his empire grew larger and larger. Yet at the age of 32 Alexander passed out of time into eternity. Many people today place great emphasis on possessions and material goods rather than on thinking about their soul. Your soul’s salvation is far more important. To be saved is the most important thing in your life, far more important than material prosperity. We do not know what time we have left. May you make the right decision today! —John M. Clegg

Take the world, but give me Jesus, all its joys are but a name;
But His love abideth ever, through eternal years the same.
—Fanny J. Crosby

Lord’s Day, January 25, 2026

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Genesis 31:1-55; Job 42:1-17; Matthew 17:14-18:14

Jesus wept. John 11:35

On three occasions the Saviour wept, all occurring in the vicinity of the Mount of Olives. At the grave of Lazarus of Bethany, He wept because of the physical separation that death always brings. When He wept over the city of Jerusalem, He was aware of the spiritual separation that must befall those who refused His offer of mercy and salvation (Luke 19:41). Finally, in the Garden of Gethsemane in great anguish of soul, He anticipated not only His
physical death but also the separation that He would undergo when bearing the judgment that was due to our sins (Heb. 5:7). Thank God, He did not turn back. —Clark Logan

When we see Thee in the garden, in Thine agony of blood,
At Thy grace we are confounded, holy, spotless, Lamb of God! —J. G. Deck

January 24

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DAILY READINGS: Gen. 30; Job 40:1-41:34; Matt. 16:13-17:13

The heavens declare the glory of God… Psalm 19:1, KJV
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world…So they are without excuse. Romans 1:20

St. Paul’s Cathedral is a landmark in London, England. Of all the monuments that are to be found there one would expect to see one of the architect, Sir Christopher Wren. You will not find one. But his tomb is there. It is located under the floor directly under the main dome. Inscribed in Latin inlaid in the floor and placed there by his son, are the words, “If you would see his monument, look around!” If you want know about the Creator of the universe then simply look around! —Raymond Jones

Heav’n above is softer blue, Earth around is sweeter green! Something
lives in every hue Christless eyes have never seen; —G. W. Robinson

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Genesis 30:1-43; Job 40:1-41:34; Matthew 16:13-17:13

Jesus therefore … groaned in the spirit, and was troubled … Jesus wept … Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. John 11:33, 35, 38
In all their affliction he was afflicted, … in his love and in his pity he redeemed them. Isaiah 63:9

The Lord fully entered into the anguish of Mary and Martha when Lazarus was sick and died. He didn’t rebuke them for lacking faith when they blamed Him for not coming to their aid sooner, but gently reminded them: “I am the resurrection, and the life…” (v 25), and then proved what He said by raising Lazarus. What a gentle and compassionate Saviour and friend! —E. C. Bishop

Let me like Mary, thru the gloom, come with a gift to Thee,
Show to me now the empty tomb; lead me to Calvary. —J. E. Hussey

January 23

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DAILY READINGS: Gen. 29; Job 38:1-39:30; Matt. 15:29-16:12

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8

Consider how contrary to our thinking are God’s ways. Regarding fame, God says, “The greatest among you shall be your servant… and whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11-12). Regarding wealth, it is written: “another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth” (Proverbs 13:7). And regarding our soul’s salvation the most blessed contradiction of all—we must be made white in the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 7:14). “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow” (Isaiah 1:18). —D. Pickup

Are you washed in the blood, In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? —E. A. Hoffman

Friday, January 23, 2026

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Genesis 29:1-35; Job 38:1-39:30; Matthew 15:29-16:12

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed. 2 Peter 1:19

In days of uncertainty, what a blessing to have absolute certainty! We, who trust the Lord, have a prophecy that is made more sure! The OT prophecies were confirmed in the life, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Over 300 prophecies from the OT were fulfilled! If those things that were foretold have come true, how much greater confidence should we have in those things the Lord promises are yet to come? —Ray Jones

Standing on the promises I now can see,
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God. —Russell Kelso Carter

January 22

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DAILY READINGS: Gen. 28; Job 36:1-37:24; Matt. 15:1-28

“…And now, because you have done all these works,” says the Lord, “and I spoke to you, rising up early and speaking, but you did not hear, and I called you, but you did not answer…” Jeremiah 7:13, NKJV

The Hebrew verb translated “rising up early” figuratively showed God’s eager desire for Israel’s repentance. He beseeched them earnestly and urgently, early and often. Friend, today God is tenderly pleading with you to repent and put your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He earnestly implores you because He loves you. He urgently appeals to you because the alternative is a lost eternity. He pleads with you early and often because time is short. Will you trust Him today? —George Ferrier

Come and He will give you rest; trust Him, for His word is plain;
He will take the sinfulest; Christ receiveth sinful men. —E. Neumeister

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Genesis 28:1-22; Job 36:1-37:24; Matthew 15:1-28

Now to appear in the presence of God for us. Heb. 9:24 NKJV
He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Hebrews 9:26 NKJV
He will appear a second time … for salvation. Heb. 9:28 NKJV

All three appearings of the Lord Jesus Christ are precious to us. He appears now in the presence of God as our Advocate. He has appeared in the past as the Lamb of God to take away our sin. He will appear in the future when He comes again. Wonder of wonders, “When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory” (Col. 3:4). —Rex Trogdon

I can almost hear His footfall, on the threshold of the door,
And my heart, my heart is longing, to be with Him evermore. —S. Trevor Francis