Month: March 2026

Exodus 38:1-31; Psalms 90:1-91:16; Acts 22:22-23:11

All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:3 NKJV

One way the New Testament attests to the deity of the Lord Jesus is by attributing to Him deeds that are uniquely God’s. Today’s verse is a simple, but full claim, that the Lord Jesus is the Creator of all things. In the Old Testament, Yahweh insists that He makes all things and stretches out the heavens “all alone” and spreads abroad the earth “by Myself” (Isa. 44:24). Job agrees that “He alone spreads out the heavens” (Job 9:8). If God does these things all by
Himself, the Lord Jesus is God. —David Wilson

Thou Son of God, eternal Word, who heav’n and earth’s foundations laid,
Upholding by Thy word and power, the universe Thy hands have made.  —Inglis Fleming

Exodus 36:1-38; Psalm 89:1-18; Acts 21:17-40

Purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 NKJV

To be double-minded is to be vacillating, indecisive, wavering between two opinions. But even stronger, it means to be “twospirited” and this, we know, cannot be! In any given moment, we are either in the flesh or in the Spirit (Rom. 8:5). We are for God, or we oppose Him. Moses asked, “Who is on the Lord’s side?” (Ex. 32:26). Joshua incited his generation to “Choose … this day whom you will serve” (Josh. 24:15). Choose once for all, choose daily, and choose moment by moment. —Eunice Free

Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King?
Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring?
By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side; Saviour, we are Thine! —F. Havergal

Exodus 35:1-35; Psalms 87:1-88:18; Acts 21:1-16

Aquila and Priscilla. Acts 18:26; 1 Corinthians 16:19

This delightful married couple were united in love. They were both believers who loved their Lord and Saviour. In this they were equally yoked together. They loved one another as shown in all six mentions of their names — they are never apart. They loved the Word of God and were able to use it helpfully in instructing Apollos. They loved the people of God and were prepared to lay down their “neck” for the Apostle Paul’s sake (Rom. 16:4). Finally, they loved
the work of God and used their home for the local gathering of Christians. Their marriage beautifully reflected the love between Christ and His church. – Clark Logan

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. —John Fawcett

Exodus 34:4-35; Psalms 85:1-86:17; Acts 20:17-38

Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently. Deut. 4:9

The context here is Moses’ public reiteration of God’s goodness in relation to the history of Israel. Twice he exults, “What nation is there so great?”. But his practical concern is that Israel may depart from the Lord and fail to teach their children of His goodness. We, too, have been mightily blessed, far beyond Israel’s experience. We have received “all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Eph. 1:3). We also need Moses’ reminder, to take heed to ourselves and keep our soul diligently [watch our inner life closely]. Then pass it on to the next generation. —David W. Oliver

Bride of the Lamb, there is for thee, one only safe retreat;
Where Jesus is, thy heart should be, Thy home at His dear feet.  —Boethia Thompson

Exodus 33:1-34:3; Psalms 83:1-84:12; Acts 20:1-16

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 NKJV

Paul expected hardship, imprisonment, and possible death but he did not count his life dear to himself. With joy, he spent his remaining days telling people the Gospel of the grace of God, which had saved a reprobate like himself. We, who have the Lord’s promise that He is coming to snatch us away at any moment, should also be using every opportunity to tell as many as possible about the Lord Jesus and His saving grace. —David Croudace

But if by death to living, they can Thy glory see,
I’ll take my cross and follow close to Thee. —Ira Stamphil