Devotion for Friday, July 28, 2023

“But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of his mouth” (Revelation 12:15).

The devil seeks to destroy, and the Lord knows that.  Everything the Lord wills shall come to pass.  He will keep things as they should be.  Knowing this, having your hope in the Lord, what kind of person should you be?  Will you fear the world or follow the Lord?  The wicked one wants to destroy you, but the Lord has given His life to redeem you.  You are in His hands.  Abide with Him no matter what.

In the craziness of this world, especially when things seem to be catastrophic, I am chased by this world’s disorder.  Help me, dear Lord, to not fall because of troublesome circumstances.  You will take care of every commotion that would destroy my faith in You.  Even though I die yet shall I live.  Help me so that my faith is not in circumstances, but in the sure hope You give through faith that by grace I shall be with You forever.

Dear Lord Jesus, You know what it is like to have the floods of wickedness poured out against You.  You went to the cross for me.  Guide me, dear Lord, in the faith You have given me so that I may humbly walk with You, Savior of my body and soul.  Lead me according to Your word to follow what You direct amidst every trouble.  Keep my eyes upon You so that I may follow You through every difficulty.  Amen.