You,
my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the
sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.
Galatians
5:13
New
International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
Freedom
is a wonderful gift when it is handled with responsibility. Not being under law
is such a sweet grace, but we must pass that sweetness on to each other through
service, kindness, and care.
MY PRAYER...
O
Great God of Deliverance, thank you for rescuing Israel from Pharaoh's grasp,
David from the sword of Goliath, and Daniel from the lion's den. But O Great
Deliverer, thank you most of all for the triumph of Jesus over sin at Calvary
and his victory over death at the empty tomb. I long to see you face to face
and thank you for my freedom. Until that day, guide me as I use this gift of
liberation to serve your children and live for you. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
HE WILL DELIVER YOU!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“A
righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all”
(Psalm
34:19, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD
No
matter what “troubles” you may be facing today, God has promised to deliver
you! Notice today’s verse doesn’t say He’s going to deliver you from “some” of
your troubles as long you say and do everything perfectly. No, if you are
righteous today, then God promises to deliver you from all of your troubles.
How
do you know if you are righteous? When you receive Jesus as your Lord and
Savior, when you accept His forgiveness and choose to believe that He is
working in your life, then you are righteous. The Bible says in Romans 4, that
“Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Your faith
in the goodness of God is His righteousness at work in your heart!
If
you are facing troubles today, expect that God has a way of escape for you.
Expect that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf. Meditate on this
verse and let it sink down deeply into your heart. Know that God is good, and
He is your Deliverer today!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly
Father, thank You for making me righteous by the blood of Jesus. I receive Your
promises and choose to believe that You are working behind the scenes on my
behalf. Thank You for being my Deliverer today and always in Jesus’ name! Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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