Month: February 2026

Exodus 15:1-27; Psalm 51:1-19; Acts 8:5-40

Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not … Luke 18:16

My husband was called to serve the Lord when he was 14 years old. 17 years later, we left for the mission field. God sometimes calls the very young to serve Him. Samuel was called as a child (1 Sam. 3:4) and grew up to minister in the tabernacle. Do you have a child that is showing interest in serving the Lord? Scripture reminds us to teach our children when we talk, sit, walk, and lie down (Deut. 6:7). Nurture your children’s interest in living for Christ and serving Him, when they are young. They may someday serve in sharing the Gospel to this needy world.—Virginia Strout

O give us homes with godly fathers, mothers,
Who always place their hope and trust in Him. —Barbara B. Hart

Exodus 14:5-31; Psalms 49:1-50:23; Acts 7:30-8:4

For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27 NKJV

Prayer can be hard, especially during trials. This is not surprising considering God’s thoughts and ways are higher than our own (Isa. 55:8-9). Yet when words fail, God still understands. He knows our hearts and He knows the mind of the indwelling Spirit who assists us by conforming our prayers to God’s will. For His glory and our spiritual profit, let us persevere in prayer! —George T. Ferrier

God always answers prayer in His infinite wisdom,
unlimited power, and boundless love. —G. T. F.

Exodus 13:1-14:4; Psalms 47:1-48:14; Acts 7:1-29

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. Mark 1:9

Was John surprised as this event unfolded? All others who came to be baptized by him came confessing their sins. But here was one who made no confession. He, the impeccable Christ, had no sins to confess. What a contrast with everyone else! He came from Nazareth concerning which another had said, “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” (John 1:46) How fitting that John would later describe Him as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. May our worship please His Father. —Lloyd Cain

Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav’n to earth come down,
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; all Thy faithful mercies crown! —Charles Wesley

Exodus 12:21-51; Psalm 45:1-46:11; Acts 6:1-15

How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I set you like Zeboiim? My heart churns within Me; My sympathy is stirred. Hosea 11:8 NKJV

Despite pervasive idolatry and immorality, God still wanted to reclaim Israel. The northern tribes were at an ethical low point which eventually led to the Assyrian invasion; yet, the Lord wanted to show His mercy by reconciling them to Himself. He would not destroy them like Admah and Zeboiim. Instead, He purposes to restore Ephraim and Judah to Himself at Christ’s second coming (Zech. 12-14). Every promise will be fulfilled. —Keith R. Keyser

Then all Israel shall be saved, war and tumult then shall cease,
While the greater Son of David, rules a conquer’d world in peace. —T. Kelly

Exodus 11:1-12:20; Psalm 44:1-26; Acts 5:12-42

Where art thou? Genesis 3:9
Where is he? Matthew 2:2

The first question in the Old Testament was meant to cause the erring sinner to acknowledge his guilt and admit his lostness. Adam evaded the truth and tried to blame his wife for his transgression. The first question in the New Testament was asked sincerely by those seeking the Saviour. They found Him! For us today, the answer for our sin is found in Christ alone. He came from heaven to bring us wandering sinners back to God. We need to be honest in
acknowledging our sin. We need to be wise in trusting Christ who forgives our sin. We need to be earnest and not delay. —Clark Logan

Come to the Saviour, make no delay;
Here in His Word, He has shown us the way. —George F. Root