Afternoon Devotion
April 10, 2021
Afternoon Bible Verse
Psalms 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Afternoon Bible Study
The words but God appear more than 40 times throughout Scripture. Almost every time you read the words, it is in reference to a desperate situation that, without God, would be impossible to face.
Psalm 73 was written by a man named Asaph. He was one of three people that King David commissioned to lead worship in the tabernacle. Asaph and his descendants were intentional about worshiping God. He taught and ministered with his sons and others, who did the same down the line for generations.
In this Scripture, the psalmist writes that our flesh and heart will fail. There's no doubt about it—at some point we will fail. But he doesn't end there. He goes on to say that God is the strength of our hearts and everything we need forever.
Psalm 73 was written by a man named Asaph. He was one of three people that King David commissioned to lead worship in the tabernacle. Asaph and his descendants were intentional about worshiping God. He taught and ministered with his sons and others, who did the same down the line for generations.
In this Scripture, the psalmist writes that our flesh and heart will fail. There's no doubt about it—at some point we will fail. But he doesn't end there. He goes on to say that God is the strength of our hearts and everything we need forever.
At times, we feel weak and unable to stand, but God is always there to give us His supernatural strength. It is impossible to please God on our own without His power. Our very best is nothing without His grace in our lives.
It is important for us to get back up when we fall and not allow the enemy to defeat us. We are defeated when we allow our mistakes and sins to overwhelm us until we give up. Even if we are disappointed in ourselves, God can give us the strength to keep going. Our willingness to move forward in our faith will encourage others when they face times of failure. We can have peace that no matter what, God will never give up on us.
It is important for us to get back up when we fall and not allow the enemy to defeat us. We are defeated when we allow our mistakes and sins to overwhelm us until we give up. Even if we are disappointed in ourselves, God can give us the strength to keep going. Our willingness to move forward in our faith will encourage others when they face times of failure. We can have peace that no matter what, God will never give up on us.
Afternoon Prayer
Lord, I realize that I have failed you. My best efforts often have a disappointing ending. But you are my strength in times of weakness. I don't have to remain defeated. You have provided everything I need forever—whether it's forgiveness, grace, mercy, or power, it is available to me when I ask. Remind me to come to you when I fail. I know, you do not condemn me. You continuously offer your faithful love in my life. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.
If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.
-C.S. Lewis
God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.
-Elbert Hubbard
The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.
-C.S. Lewis
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.
-Dorothy Parker
Yesterday's Devotional
April 9, 2021
Yesterday's Afternoon Bible Verse
Acts 17:28
For in him we live, and move, and have our being.
Yesterday's Afternoon Bible Study
God is the reason we exist. Our lives are in His hands. He created us with purpose, and without Him we will never live the abundant life He has called us to.
Whether or not we acknowledge Him, He is in control. Matthew Henry, a minister from the 1600s, said, "We have a necessary and constant dependence upon his providence, as the streams have upon the spring and the beams upon the sun." Everything depends on the Lord.
And God doesn't want just part of us. He wants us to live, and move, and have our being through Him.
Whether or not we acknowledge Him, He is in control. Matthew Henry, a minister from the 1600s, said, "We have a necessary and constant dependence upon his providence, as the streams have upon the spring and the beams upon the sun." Everything depends on the Lord.
And God doesn't want just part of us. He wants us to live, and move, and have our being through Him.
The world needs to hear God's message of hope and love. When we share the Gospel, God uses our words to draw His creation back to Him. When we experience the life God has for us, and when we accept that He is the ruler of every area of our hearts, then we can't help but share that message with others.
We can ensure that we abide in God by stopping and connecting with Him throughout the day. By denying ourselves and choosing to live through Him, we discover God's true purpose for our lives.
We can ensure that we abide in God by stopping and connecting with Him throughout the day. By denying ourselves and choosing to live through Him, we discover God's true purpose for our lives.
Yesterday's Afternoon Prayer
Jesus, you are my Lord and Savior. Without you, I cannot do anything. I live and move and have my being in you. Jesus, You provided the way for me to live an abundant life through you when you came to earth and died for me. Thank you for your sacrifice, Jesus, that allows me to spend eternity with you. In your name, amen.