“Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one whose price had been set by the sons of Israel; and they gave them for the Potter’s Field, as the Lord directed me” (Matthew 27:9-10).

Our God knows all things.  The beginning and the end are in His view.  He knew what would happen and told us so that we might believe.  Sinners may sell off God in their hearts for trinkets (which He made), but the faith He gives you is the most precious thing, for it leads to life itself.  Evil begets death.  God offers life through the One who was handed over to death.  But God is good, and death cannot reign.

Lord, in the mysteries of this life, help me to better understand the gift of faith which You have given me.  Guide me in my daily living to humbly recognize all the places in Your word where You are speaking to me clearly and succinctly.  Help me, Lord Jesus, so that I may walk with You now and forever in the true and real life You give by grace.  Your word speaks truth.  Where else can I go but to You?

Lord Jesus, sinners do dumb things.  Your word has spoken truth in order that I may know You, who is Truth Incarnate.  No price can be set on Your head, for all things have come into being through You.  In You, all things are being made new.  Guide me in the life of faith which You have given me that I may grow each day into Your likeness.  Teach me now and always to live in Your love.  Amen.

“Let death come deceitfully upon them; let them go down alive to Sheol, for evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.  As for me, I shall call upon God, and the Lord will save me.”  (Psalm 55:15-16)

The contrast has always been before you.  There is the way of the Lord and there is the way of wickedness.  Do not walk in the ways of this world, but hear and heed the call of the Lord to be transformed by the renewing of Your mind.  Walk humbly before Your God and know the ways He established in the beginning.  Call upon the Lord and He will save You from all the evil of this world.

Lord, I know it is appointed to walk in this world for a time, but the wickedness is often so overwhelming.  Lead me to You to look to You through all that swirls around me that I may not be tempted to walk in any other way than the one You have established in salvation.  Lead me O Lord and help me to trust You for all things, dealing with the wicked and saving those who turn to You.

Lord Jesus, in times of trouble I call out to You.  Help me come to You in all times and places, both good and bad and all the times in between.  Lead me heart to learn from You how to deal with the craziness of this world and hold forever fast to the truth You have revealed.  Lead me O Lord and will follow You all the days of my life.  Grant me grace and strength of Your Spirit to fulfill this vow.  Amen.