August 18
Today’s Verse
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. (KJV)
Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. (BSB)
Today’s Verse
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. (KJV)
Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. (BSB)
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he will freely pardon. (WEB)
The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them. (NET)
KJV - King James Version, BSB - Berean Study Bible, WEB - World English Bible, NET - New English Translation
Today’s Quote
The first step to safety is returning to God.
— J.C. Ryle
Spurgeon’s Daily Help
Tired from all her wandering, the dove finally returns to the ark, her only safe place to rest. Noah had been watching for her all day and was ready to welcome her back. She barely had the strength to reach the ark when Noah stretched out his hand and pulled her in. She didn’t fly in on her own—she was
too afraid or too exhausted. She flew as far as she could, and then Noah helped her the rest of the way. Just as she was, he brought her into the ark. In the same way, you, a sinner seeking God, will be welcomed. God's words to you are simple: "Just come back"—nothing more, just "come back."
Public domain content from Daily Help by Charles Spurgeon.
The Spurgeon Birthday Book
August 18
Let everyone be cautious of being ruled by their fleshly desires because there are no tyrants as demanding as physical appetites. Ending your life because of indulgence is the most degrading of deaths, leading to eternal disgrace; not even the cruelest
of tyrants have demanded such a fate from their victims. For the sake of both time and eternity, let's conquer our fleshly desires before they conquer us. Lord, be our helper.
Public domain content from The Spurgeon Birthday Book by Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Quote
God’s hand is always stretched out to pull in weary sinners.
— Charles Spurgeon
Ein Karem, Jerusalem, Israel
Daily Devotionals
August 18