"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)
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Day 271 - (Today’s Bible readings: Ezekiel 26; Psalm 87; Hebrews 2:1-9)
GOD PROTECTS HIS OWN
"The word of the Lord came to me: Son of man... prophecy against them." (Ezekiel 25:1 ESV)
“Ezekiel pronounces the first of seven prophecies against nations surrounding Israel. God directs world events by faithfully protecting those whom He loves and punishing those who disobey Him. God continues to do the same today. He will not allow nations or individuals to mock Him. He will call straying people to repentance, that He might forgive them and restore blessings to them so that others may come to know the Lord." (The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 1350)
Jesus, lead Thou on till our rest is won.
Heavenly Leader still direct us,
Still support, control, protect us,
Till we safely stand in our fatherland.
(Jesus, Lead Thou On, Lutheran Service Book 718 - 4)
Thank You, Lord, for protecting Your own people. Grant me the comfort of knowing that I am a precious, blood-bought, baptized, forgiven, heaven-bound, gifted child of God. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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