Devotion for Sunday, February 16, 2020

“I speak as to wise men; you judge what I say.  Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a
sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in
the body of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10:15-16)

It does not matter what the
world thinks of you, but of who you are in Christ.  You have been called wise because of the call
you have in Christ.  Come then as one who
is wise and realize the gift you have been given.  Do not live as one who seeks the things of
the world, but as one who lives in the truth of Christ.  Feed your soul with the truth of His Word and
live into the life to which you have been called.

Lord, create in me a heart that seeks after the eternal truth You have
given.  Let me not be led astray by the
illusory glowing images of this age. 
Keep my mind clear that it would not fog over with the illusions, but
see the light of truth You have revealed once for all.  Guide me along the narrow path that I may
walk humbly in Your sight and live according to Your goodness.

Come Holy Spirit and sift my
heart that the things which hinder my walking humbly in Your guidance may be
set aside.  Wise or not wise, let me not
be concerned with what others think, but with continuing to run the race with
perseverance.  Lead me, O Lord, that I
may follow, with You always being the One who guides me day in and day
out.  Let me walk fully in Your grace and
according to Your call.  Amen.