Devotion for Monday, September 11, 2023

“Then the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of waters; and they became blood” (Revelation 16:4).

From the oceans, up through the rivers and to the springs.  We are guilty of having polluted our land.  We have not been good stewards.  How much soil has been forever ruined because of our acts?  The gall and wormwood will kill.  Lord, have mercy.  Christ, have mercy.  Lord, have mercy.  There are none who are good, no, not one.  Turn my eyes to You, O Lord, that I would look and live.

Lord, You have given us the sign of Moses.  You did not promise that we would escape unscathed.  You promised that we would be with You.  Lead me away from foolish thinking to humbly submit to Your salvation.  Guide me away from where the world seems to be heading.  They believe that we sinners can save ourselves from sin.  Lord, You have revealed the truth.  Only in You is there hope.

Lord Jesus, I sometimes let others define who I am.  I do not look to You and hear the truth of all that You have spoken.  Guide me in the way of everlasting life so that I may humbly walk with You, my Lord and God.  Lead me in the way of righteousness so that no matter what happens to me in this age, I may praise You and thank You for the grace You have given me and do what You require.  Your grace is more than sufficient, and I thank You.  Amen.