Devotion:
Read Psalm 130.
This Psalm speaks to an assurance of forgiveness from God, focusing on verse 5: “...in his word I put my hope.” The “word” reminds us of both the written words of the Scriptures, but most fully of the living Word who is Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus offers us forgiveness, unfailing love, and redemption. It is in him that we find our hope.
Troubles may come our way and we can be stressed and upset, or we can put our trust and hope in God. Your best thoughts are God-thoughts. Max Lucado said it best: “Pain does not plague God. The economy doesn't faze him. The weather does not disturb him. Elections do not define him. Death cannot claim him. “He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). Our challenge is to stop allowing ourselves to be overwhelmed and discouraged but to immerse ourselves in the hope of God.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for today: Dear LORD, it’s impossible to understand what it meant for you to take on human flesh and live as a man. However, I believe in you. Help me to put my hope in you regardless of circumstances. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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