Jul 11 2024

Today's Bible Verse

The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.

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In this verse from the prophet Habakkuk, we learn how the Lord is our everlasting strength. Just before this verse, Habakkuk mentioned a number of difficulties, but he quickly made up his mind to rejoice in the Lord. We do not need anything but the Lord to sustain in all of our days; we can rest in His goodness and confidence forever.

What does it mean to have strength in the Lord? When we know Him, we can have confidence that He is with us and working for our good—always. He is ordering the universe and our lives; nothing will change the fact that He is in control of everything. Even if our circumstances seem to contradict this, as Habakkuk's did, we can remember eternal truths about the Lord that transcend our temporary feelings and situations.

When we have strength in the Lord, we are able to walk in confident obedience to His Word. We will be able to stand up to temptation, say no to sin, and remain faithful and pure before Him. His strength will help us remain encouraged even in times of difficulty because we'll know that we are secure in Him forever. His strength sustains us, giving us wisdom and peace in good times and bad.

The Lord is quick to give us strength if we feel like we are running on empty. His strength comes to us through various forms, including spiritual disciplines like reading His Word, prayer, and worship. At other times, He strengthens us through the encouragement of others. We can have confidence that when we call out to God, He will answer us and give us strength.

Today, if you are in need of strength, meditate on this verse from Habakkuk. The Lord promises to give us the strength that we need to serve Him well and honor Him. When we seek after Him and His strength, He will give us all that we need.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you so much for the strength that can only come from you. You are everything that I will ever need. Help me to share your love with other people and lean into your strength as I do. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Jul 10 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. :

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Yesterday's Bible study

In this verse from Proverbs, we learn about the importance of having a joyful attitude. Joy is like good medicine, while a broken spirit is the opposite… drying up the bones. When we intentionally put on a good attitude about our life and how the Lord is working through it, we will bring honor to the Lord.

Have you ever felt physically stronger or lighter when you were happy? What about when you were discouraged; did you feel achy or sluggish? Our emotional states have a tangible impact on our bodies and our spirits. Indeed, this verse can be taken literally (regarding our physical bodies) as well as metaphorically (regarding our spirits).

This does not mean that we'll never experience sadness or frustration at different points in our lives. Even Jesus wept; we never need to be ashamed of weeping. However, a merry heart indicates a state of being that is deeper than our temporary emotions or feelings. It is a steady feeling of joy. It cannot be taken away by our life circumstances because its source, the Lord's love for us, will never leave us.

This steady feeling of joy is rooted in truths about the Lord, and it is a firm foundation that is deeper and stronger than the occasional tides of negative emotions. What truths about the Lord bring you joy? For me, it is the assurance that He knows me even better than I know myself, that He loves me so deeply, and that He is always working things together for the good. Even when we cannot see or understand how God is working, we are able to trust Him because we know who He is. This gives us a firm foundation for joy in every circumstance—the ability to have a merry heart always.

Today, if you are in need of spiritual or physical healing, set your eyes on glorious truths about the Lord. Remind yourself of His demonstrated goodness, and ask Him to help you believe His promises.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being so good to me. You are my eternal reason to rejoice, and I love you. Please help me to have a merry heart, rejoicing in you in all circumstances, and praising your name. In Jesus' name, amen.
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