Oct 11 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

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Nahum was a prophet, called by God and sent to the city of Ninevah. Like many prophets before and after Nahum, the prophecies he delivered were unpleasant.

The people of Ninevah were not honoring God. They had turned back to Him, but their devotion didn't last for long and they returned to their old way of living. While Nahum reminded the people that God was good and could be trusted, he also let them know that justice was coming.

In this afternoon's verse, Nahum encouraged the Ninevites to find refuge in the Lord as a "strong hold in the day of trouble." Much of their trouble was a result of their sinful living, but if they would turn back to God, they would find His goodness.

The same advice holds true for us today: We can find hope in God no matter what we face in life, even if we bring it upon ourselves. However, just like the people of Ninevah, we have to turn away from our sinful ways and seek God.

Because God is righteous and holy, we can't stand in His presence with sin in our hearts. We need His mercy and grace to cleanse us and help us live like Him and for Him. Whether we are facing the day of trouble or the best day we have ever experienced, we can always put our trust in God.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear God, thank you for walking with me through every single day. Help me look inward to see if my actions have produced trouble in my life. Please cleanse me from my sin and give me the strength to live for you. Remind me to trust you and lead others to do the same. You are faithful and holy. I worship you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Oct 10 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. :

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Yesterday Afternoon's 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.

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.

Yesterday Afternoon's 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.
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