Devotion for Thursday, March 28, 2019

“Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I
shall give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous will
enter through it. I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me, and You
have become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:19-21)

The Lord has provided the narrow
gate which leads to righteousness through the grace of Jesus Christ. He is the
narrow way and leads the way for all who follow. God Himself is our salvation
and has come that we might have the life He intends for the faithful. Come
through the narrow gate and begin the journey which never ends. In Him is light
and the light is the life which leads to righteousness.

Lord, I have heard so many conflicting things. Help me, I pray, to come
into the life which You have created that I might understand more fully the
wisdom You grant to the faithful. Remove the obstacles that get in the way. Help
me each step of the way on the journey upon which You have placed me. You must
be the author and finisher of my faith for only You know the steps needed.

Lord Jesus, You are the door, the
gate, the way of everlasting life. You have come that we may drink of the
wellspring of the water of life. Guide me this day, Lord Jesus, in all the ways
You know I need to go. Keep me on the narrow way that I may grow in
righteousness and in Your likeness. I give thanks for all that You have done
for the faithful that we may become what the Father intends. Amen.