November 25, 2019 - FACE LIFE’S BATTLES WITH FAITH

Day 329 - (Today’s Bible readings: 1 Chronicles 27:1-34; Psalm 119:153-160; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 

20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the LORD and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, “Give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever.”    (2 Chronicles 20:20-21 ESV)

“By promise, prayer and praise, the Lord accomplishes Judah’s deliverance. The people are saved by faith. Faith in God’s promises is still how we relate to and rely on our gracious Lord. Above all blessings, He gives us saving faith in the cross of His beloved Son.” (The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 693)

What are your personal battles? Addictions? Fears? Terrible circumstances? The Lord urges us onward in faith.

Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, 
With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 
Christ, the royal master, Leads against the foe; 
Forward into battle See His banners go! 
Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, 
With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 
  (The Lutheran Service Book,  Concordia Publishing House, 2006, #662)

Almighty God, strengthen my faith in You so that I may face the battles of my life confident in You mercy, grace and presence. Thank You for granting success to Jesus when He fought the battle for my soul on the cross. In His 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!