<p><span class="fs-17 fg-mustard bold">For Reading and Meditation:</span><br><span class="italic">     <span class="scriptRef" ref="mal+3:13-18">Malachi 3:13-18</span></span></p><p>Although in  <span class="scriptRef" ref="ps+73">Psalm 73</span> the psalmist is beset by doubt, he begins, nevertheless, on a triumphant note: "Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart." Preachers usually leave their conclusion until the end of their sermon - but here the psalmist begins with it! It might seem strange to some that the psalmist should begin with a conclusion, but this is often seen in the book of Psalms. And the reason is this: the psalmist is so convinced of the fact that God is good that he decides to start right there. It is as if he is saying: "I want to tell you how I moved from doubt to faith, but the thing I want you to get right away is this: God is good." Some commentators believe that in the Temple services there was a time of open testimony and worship, similar to that which featured in the old Methodist class meetings, when individuals gave testimonies to their fellow believers of God's dealings with them. This is one of the most powerful ways of building the spiritual life of the Church, but regrettably it does not seem to be widely practised today. If this psalm was part of the psalmist's testimony during an open time of worship, one can imagine the impact it would have made upon the hearers as he related how he emerged from crippling doubt to renewed confidence in the goodness of God. I know of nothing more motivating in the Christian life than for believers to identify and share the spiritual principles which have enabled them to overcome attacks on their faith. When we ignore this principle we do so at our peril.</p><p class="center-it italic bold mlr40 mtb20">O Father, show us clearly how sharing with each other what You are doing in our lives not only inspires and motivates us, but greatly strengthens the Body. Help us restore this lost emphasis wherever it is missing. In Jesus' Name. Amen.</p><div class="tl-lightgrey mt20 pt20 flexbox-row-wrap jc-around"><div><div class="fs-17 fg-mustard bold center-it">AdditionalVerses</div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li><span class="scriptRef" ref="joh+3:25-36">John 3:25-36</span></li><li><span class="scriptRef" ref="joh+5:39">John 5:39</span></li><li><span class="scriptRef" ref="joh+15:26">John 15:26</span></li><li><span class="scriptRef" ref="ac+20:24">Acts 20:24</span></li></ul></div>

<div><div class="fs-17 fg-mustard bold center-it">Questions to Consider</div><ul style="margin-top:0px"><li>When was the last time you publicly testified to the goodness of God?</li><li>When will be the next time?</li></ul></div></div>

Let a little light into your soul every day with this wonderful devotional from English pastor Selwyn Hughes.

Every Day Light with Selwyn Hughes

"Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other " (v. 16) 

<p>Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? … Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<br><br>Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!<br><br>Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. § None of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy. § I will speak of Your testimonies … before kings, and will not be ashamed.</p>

Daily Light on the Daily Path or Daily Light is a Christian daily devotional scripture reading published by Bagster & Sons about 1875. It has been reprinted continually since then. It consists of brief groupings of scripture passages which speak to prominent Biblical themes—two themes (morning and evening) for each day of the year. It appends no commentary, but simply allows scripture to speak for itself.

Morning Daily Light

 I will not fear. What can man do to me? 

<p><span class="bible-text "> <sup class="verse-num ">24 </sup>However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;   my only aim is to finish the race   and complete the task   the Lord Jesus has given me  —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.   </span></p>

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;<cr>1</cr>  my only aim is to finish the race<cr>2</cr>  and complete the task<cr>3</cr>  the Lord Jesus has given me<cr>4</cr> —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.<cr>5</cr> 

Acts 20:24

 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;   my only aim is to finish the race   and complete the task   the Lord Jesus has given me  —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.  

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 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

<p><span class="bible-text ">However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;   my only aim is to finish the race   and complete the task   the Lord Jesus has given me  —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.   </span></p>

 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;   my only aim is to finish the race   and complete the task   the Lord Jesus has given me  —the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.  

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May 3, 2024

Acts 20:24 NIV

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