"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)
Monday, November 6, 2023 - Day 310 - (Today’s Bible readings: Daniel 1:1-2:16; Psalm 19:1-8; 1 Peter 3:8-22)
THE HOPE OF THE WORLD
“Look, the world has gone after him.” (John 12:19 ESV)
The crowds have just followed Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, prompting the Pharisees to complain that the world had gone after Jesus. And it was true. Some followed because they were convinced He was the Messiah, the Savior of their souls. Others followed the one they hoped He would free them from the tyranny of Rome. And still others followed the great miracle worker.
Sad to say, the same is true today. Not all of the world is going after Jesus. Millions upon millions do not believe that He is the Savior of the world. Tragically, not all who claim to follow Him see Him as their only hope and their only Savior from sin.
Are you following the Savior of your soul? Is Jesus your only hope for eternity? My prayer for you is that you are “going after” Jesus. May you be able to sing and pray this stanza with your whole heart!
Beautiful Savior, King of creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I'd love thee, Truly I'd serve thee,
Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. (LSB 537)
Lord Jesus, even though the entire world is not following You, I want to. Please keep my faith in You strong so that I can share You with those who are not following You. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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