Devotion for Thursday, August 15, 2024

“Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them” (Matthew 11:4-5).

Do not focus upon the how.  That’s what gets us sinful humans into trouble.  Next thing you know, we are arguing about who has what power.  Focus upon the who.  Who heals with a word?  Who forgives your sin?  Who tells you things you know in your heart are right and then asks you to do them, understanding that He gains nothing, but you do?  Hear the truth of the One who brings good news.

What do you hear?  What do you see?  Are you able to perceive the hand of the Lord?  Is your heart perceiving the truth when the word of the Lord is spoken?  This world tugs at you and never wants you to remain too long in any one place.  Eventually, this world will kill you.  But the Lord shows you the life He has created, and it is all around you.  Look, see, hear, trust, and believe.  The Lord is always speaking truth.

Lord, my world gets wrapped up around me.  Guide me in the way of true life and help me in my times of difficulty to look to You, for You alone can lead me through all of the difficulties of this world.  In Your goodness and mercy, help me to see the miracles You perform and trust the Father’s will to work all things together for good.  Let me receive the truth and live by the faith You give me.  Amen.