Devotion for Sunday, October 6, 2019

“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures
throughout all generations.  The Lord
sustains all who fall and raises up all who are bowed down.”  (Psalm 145:13-14)

In the mystery of this fallen
world, the Lord foreknows those who will come by grace into His eternal and
loving arms.  He also knows the ones who
will continue in rebellion.  It is not a
matter of getting things right, for no one is able.  It is a matter of trusting the One who made
all things.  Come into the presence of
the Lord and know that in Him are promises which are fulfilled to bring true
life.

Lord, help me to see through the mess of this age and know that only in
Your presence is it possible to see the life that You give.  Lift me up, for I have fallen.  Guide me along the paths of righteousness
according to Your Word.  Lead me in the
way You know I need to go that I might abide now, and forever walk humbly in
Your presence.  Show me how to be
righteous even as You are righteous.

Lord Jesus, You have come to
establish Your everlasting kingdom through grace and mercy.  Teach me Your ways and lead me to follow them.  Break through the noise of this age and help
me always to see that You alone know all that is needed.  Lift me up and set my feet on the path You
know I need to walk.  Let me live in Your
dominion and follow You all the days of my life.  Amen.