It is difficult to make comparisons between portions of God's word, for a text that might not mean a great deal to one will be found very helpful to another. But if comparisons were to be made, it might not seem improper to say that the very best part of the book of Isaiah lies before us in our regular weekly reading of the Scriptures. The latter part of the book of Isaiah is especially rich in promise, as well as in prophecy. Study to catch each one of these gems as you are reading the book.
The book of Joshua is also a very inspiring one to read. It tells much of the successful career of the man who was chosen by the Lord to succeed Moses in leading the children of Israel. We have already read, in the twenty-seventh chapter of Numbers, how Moses was directed to set him apart for this work, because of the spirit that was in the man. He and Caleb were the two faithful ones who brought back the correct report when they were sent to spy out the land. God rewards his right spirit and faithfulness with still greater and more useful service. It is well, in our reading of the Scripture, to refer back frequently to portions that we have gone over, seeking to call to mind what we have read. This fixes it in our minds.
Read one chapter in Joshua each week-day and two on the Sabbath. Read one chapter in Isaiah each day. Read one chapter in 2 Thessalonians or 1 Timothy each week-day and two on the Sabbath.
