Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Devotion
“Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, from the tumult of those who do iniquity,” (Psalm 64:1-2)
In our hearts, even if on the outside others call us peaceful, we lament and complain to the Lord about how things are. Our hearts are troubled. But the Lord who hears all these things knows what is needed and has provided salvation to all those who believe in Him. Come to the Lord and know the peace He gives. He will shield you under His wings and guide you through the tumult of this world.
Lord, I do need what You offer, yet while saying this, I often avoid the very thing I need. Guide me by Your Spirit to learn to listen as You guide me through the tumult of this world. Help me in every time of need to turn to You knowing that You alone, who knows all things, knows what is needed. Guide me into and through humility to stay away from the counsel of evil doers.
Lord Jesus, You know what it is to walk in this troubled world. Help me now and always to look to You, the author and finisher of my faith, to see the way I should go. Help me live according to Your purposes that I may forever hold fast to the salvation You have prepared for me through grace. Lead me, O Lord, that I may follow and teach me humility that I may walk humbly with You. Amen.
