November 19 - Path of the Righteous

  

“The path of the righteous

is like the first gleam of dawn,

shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”

(Proverbs 4:18 NIV)

 

The godly have all the guidance and protection they need and are able to lead others to righteousness. The more I obey the Truth already revealed, the more Truth will be revealed. Every step in the right direction results in a brighter light on my steps. Obedience leads to obedience. I will take that first step on the path of the righteous with Jesus today. I hope you will, too!

November 18 - Keep on Praying

 

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions

with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert

and always keep on praying for all the saints.”

(Ephesians 6:18 NIV)

 

Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, yet did not sin. Temptations will come, because we are human. The battles are spiritual and must be fought in God’s strength. I must depend on God’s Word in the Bible and the Holy Spirit through prayer. I will be alert and self-controlled as I follow in the footsteps of Christ. I hope you will, too!

November 17 - Under Grace

 

“For sin shall not be your master,

because you are not under law,

but under grace.”

(Romans 6:14 NIV)

 

I thank my heavenly Father for the work accomplished by His Son, Jesus. His death and resurrection has freed me from slavery to sin and given me an inheritance of grace instead. The Holy Spirit will help me to live today for Him and not return to the ways of my former life. I will seek and trust Him for grace to follow Him on His righteous path today. I hope you will, too!

November 16 - Hope in Distress

 

“So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

(Isaiah 41:10 NIV)

 

Matthew Henry reminded his readers that this verse was written to silence the fears of the servants of God in their distresses. “All who faithfully serve God through patience and comfort of this scripture may have hope.” We can depend on God’s presence. I will be brave and walk by faith through the storms. I hope you will, too!

November 15 - All Things

 

“For from Him and through Him

and to Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever! Amen..”

(Romans 11:36 NIV)

 

My Lord, Jesus Christ, is the true Source of all good things. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all life. I cannot offer anything to Him except my complete and total submission. I dare not try to hang on to any of His wonderful gifts. I must surrender all to Him. I will thank Him for taking my heart and making it His own. I hope you will, too!

Joyful Worship

by Macy Johnson

“Worship the Lord with gladness;

come before Him with joyful songs.”

(Psalm 100:2 NIV)

 

I attended the inaugural concert of the newly formed Madison Music Society. The Madison Singers performed spiritual, patriotic, and American folk songs. Their forty-five voices, music educators and hobbyist singers, filled the auditorium with contagious enthusiasm for their craft. Voices from the middle school chorus joined the Singers on stage in the celebration.

November 14 - Unshakeable

 

“’Though the mountains be shaken

and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken

nor my covenant of peace be removed,’

says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

(Isaiah 54:10 NIV)

 

God’s covenant love is eternal and unshakeable. Even when the mountains move, His steadfast love toward me will not. He controls the rising waters and the blowing winds. Nothing is out of His control and care. I will look for His unfailing love and peace in the hatred and chaos all around me. I hope you will, too!