Devotion for Tuesday, June 23, 2026

“Truly I say to you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”  After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives” (Mark 14:25-26).

All that God gives is given with purpose.  The kingdom will be finally put into place when Christ has brought all things into subjection and laid them at the Father’s feet.  Jesus will subject the hearts of the faithful to willingly bow down in obedient submission to the Father’s will just as He did by going to the cross.  Until the end of this age, the battle rages on, but those who come in faith are at peace through Him.

Dear Savior, help me to understand simply the goodness You have given through the sacrifice of Your life for ours.  You have come so that we may be reconciled to You, Holy Trinity.  Create in me a new and clean heart that follows the path of Christ my Savior and willingly submits to Your will, Heavenly Father, in all situations.  Guide me, Holy Spirit, away from rebellion and into the truth which You have spoken.

Lord Jesus, You are still at work in me as well as those around me who live in the faith which You give to all who see the light of Your presence.  Guide me in this faith in order that I may learn how to live faithfully all the days which You give me.  Continue to teach me all that this means as You implant those lessons which You have given me to learn.  Help me to be faithful to You, my Savior.  Amen.