Evening, February 4
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I will thank the LORD because he is just;
        I will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Insight
During a time of great evil and injustice, David was grateful that God is righteous. When we wonder if anyone is honest or fair, we can be assured that God will continue to bring justice and fairness when we involve him in our activities.
Challenge
If you ever feel that you are being treated unfairly, ask the one who is always fair and just to be with you. Then thank him for his presence.
Joshua 20:3  Your refuge from the avenger of blood.

It is said that in the land of Canaan, cities of refuge were so arranged, that any man might reach one of them within half a day at the utmost. Even so the word of our salvation is near to us; Jesus is a present Saviour, and the way to him is short; it is but a simple renunciation of our own merit, and a laying hold of Jesus, to be our all in all. With regard to the roads to the city of refuge, we are told that they were strictly preserved, every river was bridged, and every obstruction removed, so that the man who fled might find an easy passage to the city. Once a year the elders went along the roads and saw to their order, so that nothing might impede the flight of any one, and cause him, through delay, to be overtaken and slain. How graciously do the promises of the gospel remove stumbling blocks from the way! Wherever there were by-roads and turnings, there were fixed up hand-posts, with the inscription upon them--"To the city of refuge!" This is a picture of the road to Christ Jesus. It is no roundabout road of the law; it is no obeying this, that, and the other; it is a straight road: "Believe, and live." It is a road so hard, that no self-righteous man can ever tread it, but so easy, that every sinner, who knows himself to be a sinner may by it find his way to heaven. No sooner did the man-slayer reach the outworks of the city than he was safe; it was not necessary for him to pass far within the walls, but the suburbs themselves were sufficient protection. Learn hence, that if you do but touch the hem of Christ's garment, you shall be made whole; if you do but lay hold upon him with "faith as a grain of mustard seed," you are safe.

"A little genuine grace ensures

The death of all our sins."

Only waste no time, loiter not by the way, for the avenger of blood is swift of foot; and it may be he is at your heels at this still hour of eventide.


Psalm 69:26  For they have persecuted him whom You Yourself have smitten, And they tell of the pain of those whom You have wounded.

Zechariah 1:15  "But I am very angry with the nations who are at ease; for while I was only a little angry, they furthered the disaster."

Galatians 6:1  Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

James 5:20  let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

1 Thessalonians 5:14  We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Romans 15:1  Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:4,6  Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, • does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;

1 Corinthians 10:12  Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.

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