DAY 62 Read Numbers 26 and 27.
Today's reading includes the appointment of a new leader for God's people. He was a man who had proved his worth and received the reward for faithful service.
Memory gem: "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much" (Luke 16:10).
Thought for today:
One day while Napoleon Bonaparte was riding before his troops in grand review, his horse suddenly reared, pitched, and charged. He was about to lose control of his steed when a burly private leaped out from the lines, ran up, grabbed the horse's reins near his mouth, and stopped him in his mad dash.
The emperor showed hearty appreciation of this heroism by saluting and saying, "Thank you, captain!"
The private was quick in response. He returned the salute and inquired simply, "Of what company sir?"
The emperor, highly pleased with this full faith and sincerity, resaluted and said, "Of my bodyguard."
The newly made captain walked over in the uniform of a private to the officers of the bodyguard and said as he saluted, "Your captain!"
The officers in charge returned the salute and asked, "By whose authority?"
Pointing to the emperor, the young captain answered, "By his--he said it."
The event was then closed. The whole transaction hinged upon faith in a man's word, and see what a change resulted. But, friend, it was not nearly so great a change as that which comes to our lives when we simply, sweetly trust our Prince, our Captain, our General, our divine Leader, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not how we feel, but what He says.
Today's reading includes the appointment of a new leader for God's people. He was a man who had proved his worth and received the reward for faithful service.
Memory gem: "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much" (Luke 16:10).
Thought for today:
One day while Napoleon Bonaparte was riding before his troops in grand review, his horse suddenly reared, pitched, and charged. He was about to lose control of his steed when a burly private leaped out from the lines, ran up, grabbed the horse's reins near his mouth, and stopped him in his mad dash.
The emperor showed hearty appreciation of this heroism by saluting and saying, "Thank you, captain!"
The private was quick in response. He returned the salute and inquired simply, "Of what company sir?"
The emperor, highly pleased with this full faith and sincerity, resaluted and said, "Of my bodyguard."
The newly made captain walked over in the uniform of a private to the officers of the bodyguard and said as he saluted, "Your captain!"
The officers in charge returned the salute and asked, "By whose authority?"
Pointing to the emperor, the young captain answered, "By his--he said it."
The event was then closed. The whole transaction hinged upon faith in a man's word, and see what a change resulted. But, friend, it was not nearly so great a change as that which comes to our lives when we simply, sweetly trust our Prince, our Captain, our General, our divine Leader, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not how we feel, but what He says.
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