PSALMS
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Psalms 60; 61 and 119: 161 – 176
Psalms 61: 1 – 4
David begins with prayers and tears but ends with praise.
Thus the soul, being lifted up to GOD, returns to the enjoyment of itself. Wherever we are, we have the liberty to draw near to GOD and may find a way open to the throne of grace. And that which separates us from other comforts should drive us nearer to GOD, the fountain of all comfort. Though the heart is overwhelmed, yet it may be lifted up to GOD in prayer. Nay, I will cry unto thee, for by that means it will be supported and relieved. Weeping must quicken praying, and not deaden it. ​
GOD’s power and promise are a rock that is higher than we are. This rock is CHRIST. On the Divine mercy, as on a rock, David desired to rest his soul; but he was like a ship-wrecked sailor, exposed to the billows at the bottom of a rock too high for him to climb without help. David found that he could not be fixed on the Rock of salvation unless the LORD placed him upon it. As there is safety in HIM, and none in ourselves, let us pray to be led to and fixed upon CHRIST our Rock. The service of GOD shall be his constant work and business: all must make it so who expect to find GOD their shelter and strong tower. The grace of GOD shall be his constant comfort.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Jeremiah 29: 1 – 32
Jeremiah 29: 12 – 13
Then shall ye call…and I will hearken.
Strategic timing is often involved in the fulfilment of GOD’s promises (Paul’s reference to “when the fullness of the time was come “in Galatians 4:4 ) HIS Word and promises both in relation to the fullness of HIS redemptive purpose and in response to His faithful people’s earnest prayers. Jeremiah prophesied that at the end of the 70-year captivity, a new fullness of time would occur.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Luke 19: 1 – 27
Luke 19: 10
To seek and to save that which was lost…
This is the key verse of Luke’s Gospel, it points to the heart of JESUS’ earthly mission. This is also to be the central core of our mission on earth as HIS disciples.