Devotion for Wednesday June 24, 2026

“And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, because it is written, ‘I will strike down the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.’  But after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee” (Mark 14:27-28).

We need Jesus.  Without Him, we would scatter.  He knows this.  Those sheep without a shepherd are helpless.  Notice that although He knows these things, He gives instructions to gather the sheep together again.  Our faith may not be as strong as we think.  What does it matter?  The most important thing is to move beyond our fears, not relying upon ourselves, but fully trusting the One who has come to save us.

Lord God, You know that I declare one thing publicly, and, when pressed, change my mind as if I had never made such a statement.  You know how weak I am, thrown about by the winds of this world.  Lead me out of such conditional living in order that I may hear and heed the word You have spoken.  There are so many things I do not understand, but You do, for You created all things.

Lord Jesus, I would like to think I would not deny You, but I am weak and probably would.  Only in You do I have strength to stand against the foul winds of this age.  Lead me into the way of living that trusts You and holds fast to what You have shown me is true.  Gather me with Your other sheep that I may learn and grow in the faith You have granted me through grace.  Amen.