Devotion for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

“They said to Him, “Why, then, did Moses command to give her a certificate of divorce and send her away?” (Matthew 19:7)

Never satisfied with an answer, there are those who will keep pressing.  Why?  They are an authority in their own mind.  Pride is what brought down the devil and pride is what brings evil upon this world.  Be wary of pride and what it can and will do.  Why did Moses command?  Notice they are not asking this about God, but about His servant.  Beware of those who with deceit keep driving their point.

Lord, pride is in me and loves to strut around in my mind.  A haughty spirit goes before a fall.  There are all kinds of things that let us off the hook in this age but help me to see through these traps and live into the life of righteousness to which You are calling me.  Worldly certificates and honors that feed our pride mean nothing spiritually.  You have told me it is my immortal soul, which You are grooming to be in a love relationship with You forever, that is more important.

Lord Jesus, I have asked You these kinds of questions as well.  Help me to move away from the constant questions to focus upon the relationships You have established for me.  Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to hear when You speak and to truly listen.  Help me avoid things that seem to let me do what I want in order that I may do what is pleasing to the Father.  Guide me in the everlasting way of life, Lord.  Amen.