January 16, 2019 - THE LORD’S WILL BE DONE

Day 16 - (Today’s Bible readings: Judges 20:26-48; Psalm 15; Acts 21:1-16)

When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.”  (Acts 21:12-14 ESV)

A prophet named Agabus prophesies that Paul will be tied up and handed over to the Gentiles. His companions urge him to not put himself in harm’s way. But Paul is convinced that the Lord knows best. Therefore he will not shrink from serving the Lord in Jerusalem. In fact, He is so ready to obey the Lord, that he is willing to die for Him.

How willing are you to sacrifice for the Lord? Do you put the Lord first in the way you use your time, abilities and money? Does this hymn stanza indicate your Paul-like desire to serve God?

Take my life and let it be 
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days, 
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

As you look down the road of your life, do you acquiesce to divine prompting and say,  “The Lord’s will be done?” 

Heavenly Father, empower me to face my future with the same confidence in You that Paul displayed. Above all, keep me strong in the faith as I trust in Your will to be done in my life. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings
Then scroll down to 2019 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!