Devotion for Thursday, August 22, 2024

“But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another” (Matthew 11:16).

The stories are repeated and we believe that the stories are real.  Reality is the Lord.  He has given us His word, which is real.  But our sinful self would rather believe the lie than the truth.  Be aware of the reality of this in this age.  Something gets spoken enough times and it is believed.  Believe in what is true.  God is true.  His word is true.  Anything that contradicts this is not the truth.  Ignore this world spreading its lies, if you can.  Hear as the Lord speaks truth.

Lord, grant that I would have discerning ears.  Guide me in the way of truth.  Let me understand the lies for what they are.  Help me to know that I live in a world filled with distracting noise.  Anything that goes against Your word cannot be true, for You have created all things.  In Your goodness and mercy, lead me into all truth so that I may abide in You as You abide in me, with all truth transforming me.

Lord Jesus, I ask that You would help my ears to hear truth when it is spoken.  Please grant that I would have discerning ears to know when lies are spoken.  Through all things, help me to speak what is right and true.  Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to shine the truth of Your presence in and through all I do.  Lead me all the days of this life so that I may stand before You at the last day with true faith and a clear conscience.  Amen.