Nov 21 2024

Today's Bible Verse

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

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In this verse from Psalm 32, we have a sweet reminder that the Lord is our strength. He is our hiding place, will protect us from trouble, and will deliver us. Let's consider these three truths and talk about how they apply to our lives today. What does it mean for God to be a hiding place? I think of a hiding place as a safe place where I can be myself. I can be completely honest with how I feel, including my fears, uncertainties, questions, and hopes. It is a place where I can safely be raw and vulnerable before a loving God. It's also a place where I am fully known and fully loved. Even though God knows the many sins that I've committed, He sees me with eyes of compassion and love. The second truth in this verse is that God will preserve us from trouble. This means we don't have to be afraid when we face uncertainties and troubles. He will help us honor Him in the midst of whatever we are facing. No matter what seemingly impossible situation we are in, there is a path of obedience to God through it. Keeping this in mind will help us avoid slipping into despair; instead, we can focus on maintaining our relationship with the Lord.

The final truth is that the Lord will deliver us. I love this part because it has already come true! Even though King David wrote Psalm 32 before Jesus walked the Earth, this was a prophecy of what was to come. And as promised … Jesus has delivered us from sin and death once and for all. These three promises give us the strength to keep honoring God in a world that does not know Him. They encourage us to press on, especially when it is difficult, because honoring God is more important than anything on Earth.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my hiding place. Thank you for being near to me always, and for covering me with your love and faithfulness. Help me to remember your promises and the great deliverance that you have already given me. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 20 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. :

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Yesterday's Bible study

Today's verse comes from Jesus' final discourse, which happened the night of the crucifixion. Jesus says that the day is coming when the disciples will be able to talk to God themselves. Because they have loved Jesus, God loves them. Jesus is explaining that loving Him and loving God are the same thing because Jesus and God are the same being … the great and mighty God from the very beginning of the world. When we pray to the Lord, we are praying to both the Father and Son. Sometimes, I get overwhelmed when I think about praying to God—the very one who created the universe! To some extent, being overwhelmed is expected; God is much bigger and more powerful and holier than we will ever understand. But His overwhelming magnificence is matched by His tender, merciful love, which we see most clearly through Jesus. So whenever we want to know what God is like, we need only look at Jesus. Jesus was tender to people. He cared for their needs and was not quick to judge. He listened to others when they spoke to Him and sought to help them. His greatest concern was for their spiritual state, and He was willing to do what was necessary for them to experience the love and truth of the Gospel.

We see this most clearly when He gave up His life for us on the cross. He was willing to be physically broken, openly despised, and separated from God so that we might come to know Him. As He told the disciples the night before, there is no greater love than giving up your life for your friends (John 17:17). Jesus exhibited this kind of love, and in doing so displayed the love of God—the same God who spoke the universe into existence—for all eternity. We can remember this in our prayers. We do not pray to an indifferent savior but instead a mighty, loving God who loves us more than we will ever comprehend. His power and glory and might are matched by His love for us, which will endure forever.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you so much for answering my prayers. Thank you for listening to me and caring for me. I am so grateful for your love, Lord. Please help me to share it with other people, and to always remember that you loved me before I ever knew you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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