Nov 14 2024

Today's Bible Verse

For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.

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Today's verse is a powerful reminder that the Lord is our hope in every circumstance. We can trust in Him for all our days, from our earliest to our last. In today's study, we will consider what it means to put our trust and hope in the Lord.

Think about some of the reasons the Lord is our hope. I personally look at how He is with us each day, that He promises deliverance from sin and death, and that He loves us dearly. The greatest evidence of His love for us is that He has made a way for us to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. There was no way that we could know God unless our sins were atoned for once and for all, so Jesus made a way. This reminds us that we are loved by God more than we could ever possibly understand.

Having firm hope in the Lord sustains us each day. Knowing that He will honor everything that we do unto Him helps us continue to serve others even when no one seems to notice. It helps us make sacrifices and say no to sins that otherwise would be very difficult to resist. Hoping in the Lord also helps us steady ourselves emotionally; we can only despair so much when we know that this life is temporary and we will dwell with the Lord in Heaven forever.

The second half of today's Psalm says that the Lord is our trust. Think about what a trust is: a place where something (like a financial investment) is secure. By saying that the Lord is our trust, we are saying that we are totally secure in Him. We know that our faith is secure in Him and that He will honor us. Nothing is lost on the Lord. We can trust that when we strive to honor Him in this world, He sees us.



If you feel yourself slipping or becoming discouraged today, take a step back from your situation and remember the good promises of God. Make the decision to hope in Him, leaning into His perfect faithfulness. He will always be true to His promises.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my sure source of hope always. There is no one like you, and I could not ask for a better God or a mightier savior. Thank you for your great goodness to me, Jesus. In your name, amen.

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Nov 13 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.:

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Yesterday's Bible study

This Proverb tells us that the Lord sees both the wicked and the righteous, and that He loves those who seek righteousness (meaning high morals and values). In this morning's study, we'll consider what it means to follow "after righteousness" and truly experience the love of the Lord as a result.

Sometimes it seems like people who do sinful things get ahead in life, while I, trying to plug along the moral route, encounter all kinds of difficulty. This is not a feeling based on truth; while evil people may seem to get ahead, their behavior is repugnant to the Lord. He will forgive them if they repent, but they cannot experience His love in the midst of sin.

As Christians following after righteousness, however, we can cling to the supreme treasure that is the love of God. Because the Lord loves us, He will never leave us or forsake us. He will never ignore our cries for help, and He will always offer us peace if we ask Him for it. We know that when we die, we will be with the Lord. Instead of looking for the world to fill us up, we are filled up with His love and goodness. The love of God encourages us and reminds us, over and over again, that we are not alone.

If you see someone doing something that is wrong, or feel as though being a Christian is a burden, remember that the Lord has a different perspective than we do. He will not overlook sin without repentance or forget about our faithfulness in difficult times. When we remember that He loves us because of grace, we will be able to have compassion for other people (just as He has had compassion for us), and focus on His love.



As we make the decision to cling to His faithfulness above all else, we can experience the benefits of His love and mercy. Being righteous will not be a burden, but instead a distinct and holy privilege for those who know the living God.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for always being faithful to those who try to follow after you. Sometimes it seems like a long and hard road, but obedience to you is always worth it. Help me to always remember the love that you have for me. In Jesus' name, amen.
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