Help us to see
This fresh set of Daily Devotions is being provided for our LCA/NZ family, friends and visitors to help us to keep our eyes on Jesus as we face unsettling times. They can be used by families and individuals as part of the LCA/NZ’s Church@Home resources to encourage us and build trust in our Heavenly Father during this season of uncertainty and physical isolation.
by Ruth Olsen
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This is the last in a set of seven devotions based on Psalm 46.
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations (Psalm 46:10,11).
What is the Lord speaking to your heart through these words? Hear his promises: ‘The LORD Almighty is with us’ (v11, NIV), and ‘the Lord of Heavens Armies is with us’ (NLT). Nothing is too difficult for him. He will be exalted among the nations, even as he works through people who trust him. Now is a time to put into action what we have learned from God’s word. His light shines through us, his love and compassion touches others through us.
‘Lord, help us see through your eyes.’
For it is God who works in us to will and to act according to his good purpose (Philippians 2:13). He asks us to trust him; he enables us to both choose (exercise our will) and do (our actions and speaking) in ways that honour Jesus and share God’s love and life with others. This is not by our effort or strength; it’s the Holy Spirit living and working in us who enables us to walk in a new way (Zechariah 4:6), to love others with God’s love that he has first given to us (1 John 4:19).
Join in the songs of worship and praise on YouTube. Let’s pray for and encourage others, as the Spirit leads us.
Lord Jesus, Light of the world, shine your light through us. Help us, Holy Spirit. Bless you Lord God! Amen.
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