"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Sunday, September 10, 2023 - Day 253 - (Today’s Bible readings: Ezekiel 8; Psalm 70; 1 Timothy 3:14-4:16)
NO COMPROMISE
“And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.” (2 Kings 18:3 ESV)
Ahaz and Hoshea did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but Hezekiah did. Captured and settled in foreign lands, the northern tribes are lost to history. Hezekiah, king of Judah, does what is right and blessings follow.
“The Lord raises up Hezekiah to guide Judah through its most challenging moment, facing the great Assyrian Empire. Like Hezekiah, you are to trust and serve the one true God without compromise, presenting a positive testimony of grace. The Lord will support you in the face of every obstacle, equipping you through His Word.” (Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 611)
I am trusting Thee to guide me;
Thou alone shalt lead,
Ev’ry day and hour supplying all I need.
(Lutheran Service Book, Concordia Publishing House, 2006, #729)
Heavenly Father, strengthen me via Your Word and the encouragement of others to never compromise in faithfulness to You. To this end, strengthen my faith in Jesus, and protect me from the deceit and lies of the devil so that I, like Hezekiah, may do what is right in Your eyes. Amen.
No compromising today... the Lord is watching!
“See” you at the Communion rail this morning!
Pastor David Paape
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