Devotion for Tuesday, January 8, 2019

“Therefore He swore to them that He would cast them down in the wilderness, and that He would cast their seed among the nations and scatter them in the lands.” (Psalm 106:26-27)

The Lord has fulfilled His Word and all that He has spoken will come to pass as He has spoken it. Know that the Lord is able to accomplish all that He purposes. Come then into His promise and know that He who made you knows all that is before you. He has promised to be with you always even unto the end of the age. Be guided by His grace and mercy and live boldly in Him.

Lord, this world is incessantly talking and coming up with ideas they think are new. They repackage the old stuff. Help me shed myself of all of the garbage of this world and live according to Your Word of truth. You invented history and it is all in Your hands. Help me to live in the truth, knowing that this means that I am now and always in Your hands.

Thank You, Holy Spirit, for guiding my soul to You. Lead me this day and every day to walk according to the Word You have spoken through the prophets and apostles of old. Lead me into the righteousness to which I have been called by grace, and accept in faith. Help me to know that in walking with You, I am walking the path to which I have been called. Lead me today, O Lord. Amen.




Devotion for Monday, January 7, 2019

“Therefore He said that He would destroy them, had not Moses His chosen one stood in the breach before Him, to turn away His wrath from destroying them. Then they despised the pleasant land; they did not believe in His word, but grumbled in their tents; they did not listen to the voice of the Lord.” (Psalm 106:23-25)

This world listens to its own voice and does not heed the Word of the Lord. You do not need to look far to see that even amongst those who call themselves faithful, there is grumbling and discontent. It should not be so among the ones called by grace through faith to walk in the way of the Lord. He lifts up and tears down. He alone is able to sustain life and to lead the faithful.

Lord, I have become like those of old who do not heed Your Word. Lead me away from the temptation of going along to get along. Help me to not be contentious, but committed to Your Word of truth and to live in it all the days of my life. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of salvation that my life may be a witness to the truth that You are now and forever present in me as I am in You.

Lord Jesus, the Word made flesh,You are the light shining in the darkness of this world. Help me, I pray, to see You more clearly each day that I may walk the path You set before me. Let me not grumble about my circumstances, but give You praise and thanks, knowing that You are with me and before me always. Lead me to become faithful as You have always been faithful. May I praise God, from Whom all blessings flow, this and every day. Amen.




Devotion for Sunday, January 6, 2019

“Thus they exchanged their glory for the image of an ox that eats grass. They forgot God their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt,wonders in the land of Ham and awesome things by the Red Sea.” (Psalm 106:20-22)

The world calls for us to worship the creation. Even the modern man worships his environment, surroundings and his circumstances. This call keeps us from coming into the truth that God is the Sovereign Creator of all things. He has done great things for all and only in Him will life be understood for the gift from Him that it is. Come into the Lord’s presence as the center of all life.

Lord, I do become comfortable in my circumstances and do not even think about You being behind the existence of all things. Help me, I pray, to come to a place where my mind is clear that I may forever hold fast to the truth that You are God and above all things which You have created. Help me today to see the wonder of Your hand in this creation that I may learn to praise You above all things.

Lord Jesus, You were clear in Your instruction to place the Father at the center in our lives. There are many temptations that come along to distract us from the truth, so help me walk through these valleys of distraction to see clearly the call You have placed upon my life. Lead me, O Lord, that I may walk the path of salvation that You have placed before me now and forever. Amen.




Devotion for Saturday, January 5, 2019

“And a fire blazed up in their company; the flame consumed the wicked. They made a calf in Horeb and worshiped a molten image.” (Psalm 106:18-19)

The moderns think such things not possible, yet many in our day worship things made of metal. We worship the created and not the Creator. The One who made all things is the only One who is worthy of honor and praise. Do not worship things created, but the One who made you. Know that only in Him is liberty and life and that apart from Him is the way of wickedness and darkness.

Lord, lead me in the only true way to go that I may walk the narrow road of life. Help me through all the obstacles that are raised up before me that I may now and always walk with You. Many will come along, tempting me to chase after false things, but keep my heart close to You that I may now and always walk in the way of eternal life. You are the One who is worthy of praise.

Holy Spirit, come and minister to my heart. You give all that is needed to live a life of righteousness. Clear the path for me that I may be guided by You and not created things. Lift my spirit that I may abide in Jesus and He in me now and always. Bring me ever closer to being like Him this day, walking the narrow road of salvation and doing what is pleasing in the Father’s sight. Amen.




Devotion for Friday, January 4, 2019

“So He gave them their request, but sent a wasting disease among them. When they became envious of Moses in the camp, and of Aaron, the holy one of the Lord, the earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and engulfed the company of Abiram.” (Psalm 106:15-17)

In every generation, there are those who contend with the Lord. They seem to have power, but it comes to nothing. Who is able to stand against the Lord? It is the Lord who prevails and in Him alone is everything held together. Do not trust in the ways of any but the Lord and know that all shall come to pass as He has purposed. The Lord alone is God of all.

Lord, in these troubled times, there are many things that are said and done that sway me and tug at my loyalties. Guide me, O Lord, that I may humbly walk in Your ways. Teach me discernment that I would not be deceived by those who demonstrate false powers and do things to lead people away from You. Help me at all times to see that only in You is there hope and a future.

Lord Jesus, You have come to rescue the lost sheep of the Father’s house. You did not come just to do signs and wonders, but to lift up with You all who come to You that in You we may have new life. Lead me this day, O Lord, to walk always in Your ways knowing that in You alone is the salvation prepared beforehand. Help me now and always Lord to cling to You, my Lord and my Savior. Amen.




Devotion for Thursday, January 3, 2019

“They quickly forgot His works; they did not wait for His counsel, but craved intensely in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.” (Psalm 106:13-14)

The people who have heard the name of the Lord quickly forget Him and go the way of rebellion. Contentious, they rail against the Lord and do not live according to His Word. It should not be so with you. Do not forget the Lord and the truth that all things are in His hands. Know that the Lord prevails and it shall be His will that will be done. Come into the Lord’s presence and walk according to His way.

Lord, I too know the way of rebellion, for I strive for what I want. Lead me by Your grace that I would know that You alone hold all things in Your hands and that apart from You comes nothing. You are God and there is no one who will prevail against what You have already determined. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of salvation that I would walk humbly in Your sight.

Lord Jesus, You have come to rescue us from our ways of death. Lead me, O Lord, according to Your goodness that I would now and always walk in Your grace. Help me to overcome the way of rebellion that I would learn to obey all that You have commanded. You know my condition and the troubles before me. Lead me to walk now and always with You, O Lord, and abide in Your presence. Amen.




Devotion for Wednesday, January 2, 2019

“So He saved them from the hand of the one who hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. The waters covered their adversaries; not one of them was left. Then they believed His words; they sang His praise.” (Psalm 106:10-12)

When all is said and done, there will not be one left to rebel against those who walk humbly with the Lord. Realize that He who redeems you knows all that will come. Come then into His rest and know that the Lord God is the Almighty One who will bring all things together that His people would praise Him for His goodness.

Lord, I am contentious and want You to bring about things according to my will. Help me I pray to see that it is Your will that shall be done; and that in You alone is the hope of glory. Guide me in the way of life that You have established from the beginning that I may walk humbly in Your sight. Lead me, O Lord, to be discerning that I may now and always hold fast to the truth of Your Word and obey what You command.

Lord Jesus, You hold all authority and all things are in Your hands. Lead me, O Lord, to walk in the example You give that I would now and always abide in You and You in me. Moment by moment, lead me into the truth of the presence of the Father and the Holy Spirit that I may walk humbly with You all the days of my life. Give me an attitude of praise and thanksgiving for all of Your goodness. Amen.




Devotion for Tuesday, January 1, 2019

“Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, that He might make His power known. Thus He rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up, and He led them through the deeps, as through the wilderness.” (Psalm 106:8-9)

The Lord knows His creation. How He does what He does is in His power. Focus on the truth that this is the Lord’s creation. Know that in Him all the future is in His hands. He alone knows all that will come. Trust in the Lord and all of His ways. See that in Him alone is the goodness your heart desires. He will lead you all the days of your life in the way of righteousness and grace.

Lord, my mind battles in this age wanting to control my environment,but You are the One who created the environment. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I would trust You above all things. Lead me according to Your will to walk now and always in Your way. O Lord, You alone know the way of this life that You have created. Guide me according to Your mercy to walk always with You.

Lord Jesus, You have come to lead the way for those who trust in You. Lead me in the way of salvation knowing that all things are in Your hands. Help me overcome the obstacles before me that I would now and always walk according to the Father’s will. Help me to see clearly the things that are happening around me that I may walk by faith knowing all things are in Your hands. Amen.




Devotion for Monday, December 31, 2018

“We have sinned like our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have behaved wickedly. Our fathers in Egypt did not understand Your wonders; they did not remember Your abundant kindnesses, but rebelled by the sea, at the Red Sea.” (Psalm 106:6-7)

 

Those generations are behind us, but we are just like them. We sin as they sin, for we do not trust the Lord and abide in His ways. We do not learn from those who would teach us, but continue in rebellion thinking we know more than we do. The Lord has come offering salvation that we may first be saved from our selves. Remember the Lord and all of His goodness that You may live as He created life to be lived.

Lord, You know this rebellion, for it repeats itself generation after generation. You have opened my eyes to see that I too am one who is rebellious. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may walk according to Your Word and not according to the way of this rebellious world. May my heart be lifted up to see that Your way is the way of life and truth. Guide me by Your word into this way alone.

Lord Jesus, You are the way, truth and life and apart from You is the way of rebellion. Generations have come and gone, all rebelling against the truth. Help me lay down my arms of rebellion and humbly walk according to Your Word. Lead me now and always through the rebellion that is in my heart that I may be guided by Your gentle Spirit into life everlasting. Amen.




Devotion for Sunday, December 30, 2018

“How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times! Remember me, O Lord, in Your favor toward Your people; visit me with Your salvation, that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, that I may glory with Your inheritance.” (Psalm 106:3-5)

 

Lord, You have proclaimed what is right and just. In You alone is the hope of all people. You have commanded that those who walk in Your righteousness are to practice Your justice and mercy. It is not all things for all people, but that Your will be done. It is that we love You and one another. You have given us the basis for the ability to truly rejoice and it is in Your will and in Your way alone.

Lord, the world cries out and screams justice, yet often I see these words accompanied by grave injustice. Help me discern right from wrong that I may learn from You how to be just. Teach me how to practice righteousness that I may be righteous. Guide me into the promises the world cannot give because it continues its rebellion against You. Teach me Your love.

Jesus, You are the love of God which has been given for the sake of all who believe. In You alone, through whom all things have been given life is there hope for the future. Lead me this day along the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake that I may abide in You and You in me, and that I may praise Your name before others. May my works this day reflect Your righteousness and justice. Amen.