Putting Our Hope in God’s Word
Today’s Bible Verse:
Psalm 119:114 NIV
"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."
In our journey through life, we often encounter situations that leave us feeling vulnerable and exposed. We face challenges, uncertainties, and even dangers that can shake our confidence and leave us feeling lost. Yet, as believers in Christ, we are not alone. We have a refuge, a shield, a source of hope that remains steadfast and unwavering—the word of God.
The psalmist proclaims, "You are my refuge and my shield." This declaration reveals a deep trust and reliance on God as the ultimate protector and defender. Just as a refuge provides shelter from a storm, and a shield offers protection from an enemy's attack, God serves as our safe haven and defense against life's storms. In the face of adversity, we can find solace and strength in knowing that we have a God who cares deeply for us and promises to be our refuge. He is our shield, protecting us from harm and guarding us from the enemy's snares.
But where does our hope come from? The psalmist answers, "I have put my hope in your word." God's word is not simply a collection of stories or moral teachings, as some within Christianity see it—God’s word is a living and active force that can transform our lives. It is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, guiding us through the darkness and leading us to the truth.
As we hope in God's word, we are not merely hoping for a better future—we are placing our trust in the One who holds the future in His hands. We are anchoring ourselves to God's promises, which are yes and amen in Christ Jesus.
PRAYERS
Keep in Your Prayers:
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A Prayer for Today:
Lord God, thank You for being our refuge and our shield. In times of trouble, we turn to You, knowing that You are our protector and defender. Help us to place our hope in Your word, trust in Your promises, and anchor ourselves to Your truth. May Your word be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, guiding us through the darkness and leading us to everlasting life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Luther’s Morning Prayer:
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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