Thursday, January 4, 2018 Devotion
“You have crowned the year with Your bounty, and Your paths drip with fatness. The pastures of the wilderness drip, and the hills gird themselves with rejoicing. The meadows are clothed with flocks and the valleys are covered with grain; they shout for joy, yes, they sing.” (Psalm 65:11-13)
In every season you can see the hand of the Lord. Life is created, sustained and given bounty in spite of all human interference. God provides and keeps the balance. Do not be deceived, for the mocker will claim it is chance; but the hand of the Lord is clearly seen for all who will look. Look, see and rejoice in God your Savior who provides for even the birds of the air.
Lord, I get caught up in the propaganda of this age which continuously throws things my way so that I am unable to think clearly. Help me see that You have provided for all of our needs and have done so amply. Guide my thinking to see each day the joy of the bounty You give that I may be one who praises You in all circumstances. You are good and Your goodness shines through each day.
Lord, the greatest bounty of all is the grace You purchased from the cross. You gave Yourself that all who look and see may look upon You and see the invitation to come and join with You forever. Lead my heart to follow after You, Lord Jesus, knowing that You have come to lead the way into the greatest bounty of all. Help me walk through, around or over every obstacle to remain with You. Amen.
