July 8

Joel 2:21

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.

In troubled times we tend to fear and be pessimistic. We say, “how will we get through this?” What will become of us? We must remember that in spite of the perplexity and turmoil here below, God is still on the throne working His sovereign will. Not a sparrow falls and not a leaf moves that He doesn’t see. With the eyes of faith we must recall the words of Romans 8:28: “And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Jesus said in regard to the pressures of the end times (which we are in), “And when these things begin to come to pass, then “look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:28. Far from being a cause of worry and vexation it should be a cause of rejoicing because “The night is far spent and the day is at hand.” Romans 13:12 Even so, come Lord Jesus. Amen. Rev. 22:20.

Commentary by Francis L. Harris

"...what must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:30