Devotion for Sunday, March 24, 2019

“The Lord is for me among those who help me; therefore I will look with
satisfaction on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than
to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in
princes.” (Psalm 118:7-9)

There are those who love the
Lord and with this love, love their neighbors. There are also those who only
know hatred and hate those whom they choose not to love. It is the way of this
world filled with wickedness. Do not put your trust in the worldly, but in the
Creator of all worlds. The Lord is the eternal refuge and comforts those who
suffer in this age. Turn to Him in all things.

Lord, I try to figure out this age and its twists and turns. Help me to
see that in You alone is there hope and an eternal future. You alone are the
refuge for those who are weary of this every-changing and yet unchanging age of
sin and rebellion. Turn my heart to You that I would make You my place of rest
and hope. Lead me away from having any false hope in leaders of this age.

Guide me, Lord Jesus, for You
have come to lead the weary into the truth of Your eternal presence. Lead me
according to Your mercy to see more clearly each day the truth of this age. Help
me now and always to live in hope, caring for others as You have cared for me. Guide
me according to the Father’s goodness to live a life of praise and
thanksgiving, preparing to be with You always. Amen.