March 18

The town of Crimond in Scotland is remembered for two things. It was the home of Jessie Seymour Irvine, daughter of a local minister. She composed the haunting melody which has borne the words of Psalm 23 out of the Scottish Psalter all round the world. Many a soul crossing over to The Other Side has done so to the words of it’s final stanza, sung to Crimond. “Goodness and mercy all my life, Shall surely follow me; And in God’s house forevermore, My dwelling place shall be.” The village of Crimond is also noted for its unusual tower clock. When the clock maker was constructing it, he inadvertently added one extra minute mark on the face. One might hope that it would be this easy to add twenty-four extra minutes to every day. But Paul explained the secret when he wrote: “Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time” (Col 4:5). Buy up every opportunity for the Master today. It is crucial to remember: There is time enough to do the will of God.

Today’s Reading: 1 Samuel 14-16   Memorize: Isaiah 42:1-3
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