Day 340 - (Today’s Bible readings: Nehemiah 9:16-38; Psalm 126; Revelation 3:13-22)
LOOK FOR THE GOOD
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 ESV)
When I come across people whose circumstances in life are causing them to be depressed, Romans 8:28 is one of my favorite go-to Biblical antidotes. What comfort and encouragement to know that all things work together for good for you simply because you love God!
● You may have concerns about your health, God promises that good will come.
● You may have family difficulties, God promises that good will come.
● You may have doubts about God’s love for you, He still promises that good will come.
● You may have fear about your future, God promises that good will come
The hard part in all of these circumstances is understanding that God’s good may not always being to your liking. But the fact remains, that whatever your circumstances may be, God promises that He will work them out for your good.
The main thing, according to Paul, is that you love God. And, in spite of life’s challenges, it is not that hard to love the One who sent His one and only Son to die for you in payment for all of your sins. Yes, it is not hard to love God who has mercifully guaranteed you eternity in heaven because of your faith in Jesus. Until them, Paul reminds you that God has a purpose for your life.
So, since ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD for the children of God, the next time you find yourself down for whatever reason, simply repeat these simple words: LORD, HELP ME TO SEE THE GOOD!
Heavenly Father, help me to see Your good in my life. Above all, help me to see Your mercy lavished on me through Jesus Christ, my Savior. Yes Lord, help me to see Your good. Amen.
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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:
Then scroll down to 2020 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!
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