Monday, April 27, 2020

April 27 Devotion


Went to the bank today for the first time in some weeks.

I must admit it was a bit eerie or even scary.

Everyone had masks on and after each customer the bank manager wiped the countertops which is a good thing.

But you could see the eyes of those around me a sense of uncertainty and fear.

People who were once neighbors were now being seen as threats.

I understand this but because of my faith in the Lord my footing is far more sure.

Romans 15:13 (ESV)
13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Most people today are probably not experiencing the Joy Paul is speaking about here.

But the Christians hope is in far more than what this world is offering.

Because of the Holy Spirit in us we have a hope in things the world cannot understand.

Our hope is in Christ Jesus, and while I am not sure what our immediate future holds. I am totally convinced that our eternal future is sure.

Someone reminded me the other day of this: sometimes God put you in uncomfortable and even painful places because He needs you to realize that you don’t need anybody or anything but Him.

God promises are sure

This too will pass

 

 

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