Nov 28 2024

Today's Bible Verse

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

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In this Psalm, King David writes about all that the Lord is to him. He is a rock, fortress, deliverer, strength, salvation, and high tower. Today, we'll reflect on the many roles that the Lord plays in our lives and how we can trust Him because of them.

David says the Lord is his rock, meaning the foundation of his life. He is a fortress, the place where David knows he is safe. God is a deliverer, saving David from evil. He is David's strength, helping him to continue on and be able to serve Him. He is David's buckler, a shield that protects him. He is the horn of David's salvation, keeping him from evil. Finally, He is David's high tower—a place where David knows he can go and be safe. The Lord has David covered! Anything that he needs, the Lord can supply.

Have you experienced God being all of those things in your life? I can give a resounding yes to some of them; others, not so much. I think that's normal. There are seasons in our lives when we need God to be especially strong in different areas. At the same time, we can also remember that whatever we may be facing, God plays an integral role and will help us remain in Him throughout it.

Meditating on the many benefits of knowing God can help us remain focused on Him in any circumstance. Our Lord is both a mighty warrior and a tender Father. Remembering that He is both encourages me and reminds me that I can be comforted in Him as He fights on my behalf. Indeed, David knew what it was like to have many different needs and to have God satisfy each of them over and over again.

The same is true for us. There is no circumstance when God is unable to help us, and He always knows exactly what we need from Him. Just as He did for David, the Lord will protect us, strengthen us, and keep us in Him always.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. You are my perfect source of strength, and I trust you with my life. Thank you for saving me and calling me your own. I love you, Lord, and I want to serve you better each day. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 27 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.:

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Yesterday's Bible study

Today's Psalm gives us a vivid picture of the hope that we have in Jesus. When it seems like we are surrounded by darkness, the Lord is still with us, bathing us in His light. Let's talk about how to find hope in difficult circumstances.

It is interesting that the psalmist writes, "thou wilt" light his candle. This means the candle has not yet been lit; at the time, the psalmist is in darkness. He looks forward to the Lord acting on his behalf but recognizes that the time has not yet come. In the same way, when we are in darkness, we don't have to see God moving to believe that He will. We can have faith that the Lord will light our candles, trusting that He is acting on our behalf. We, like the psalmist, are called to have faith even before we see God working.

Sometimes, however, it feels like the darkness will never end, and having faith is very difficult. If I can't see a light at the end of the tunnel after being in darkness for a long time, I might begin to wonder if God would intervene at all. When that happens, I have to be very careful to distinguish between my emotions and truths. While my emotions lie to me, saying that God has left me alone, His Word says that He will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). In situations like that, making the decision to trust God's Word above our feelings is the foundation of our hope.

Indeed, there is no greater hope than the promises that the Lord has given us in His Word. We know that He is always with us, always looking out for us. Jesus has given us new life in Him that is better and holier than any of us could have ever hoped. We can trust Him with our future because He has forgiven us for our sinful pasts, and we can hope in Him because we have felt His love for us. We know from this verse that He will bring light into darkness, just as Jesus brought hope to a world in dire need of redemption. If you feel hopeless, remember that we serve the God of all hope and that He is always, always faithful to His promises.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you so much for being my hope at all times and in all circumstances. There is no hope that compares to knowing I am loved and forgiven by a mighty God. Thank you for being my light in all darkness. In Jesus' name, amen.
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