Today's Scripture
In God’s care Psalm 32:8-11
8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
9 Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle,
else it will not stay near you.
10 Many are the torments of the wicked,
but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
11 Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
RJ's Devotion
What does the passage say?
V. 8-9 Recieve the teaching of God with your entire heart. Do not shut your ears to God’s teaching.
V. 10-11 Trust in the Lord and see how God’s love surrounds you. That trust will be the source of unending joy.
What does this passage say to me/us?
Trust in the Lord.
Our trust in the Lord will be the unending source of joy.
Especially, in times when it feels like the hope is shattered by violence.
God justice will reign on God’s people who trust in our Lord.
The Message says, “God-defiers are always in trouble; God-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around” (v. 10 The Message).
This is the love that covers us, even in the midst of tragedies. This is the love that motivates us to stand up again.
And this is the love that leads us to proclaims God’s kingdom in this world.
Trust in the Lord.
Prayer
Lord, we trust in you. Pour out your love to all your people, who call out to your name. May your love continue to flow into this world.
In Christ, we pray, AMEN
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