Text:
Isaiah 30:15 (NLT)
15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.
Observation:
This song, by Chris Tomlin, is playing as I sat down to write today’s devotional:
“Love so amazing
Love so amazing
Chorus:
Jesus Messiah
Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer
Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from Heaven
Jesus Messiah
Lord of all”.
God planted in my heart a big dream last month. I took the first step three weeks ago to turning that dream into a reality.
Today I am in day six of seven of pausing before continuing the next phase of the project.
On day three I read Isaiah 30:15, which is our focal verse for today’s devotional. This verse is an affirmation that taking a pause was a good idea.
I am being so blessed by the peace, joy, rest, and refreshment I am finding in living in the presence of the LORD, and listening to Him, and reflecting upon what He is saying to me, and taking the steps He reveals to me through the Word of God
When we devote the first fruits of our time to God, He will do more in the remaining time than we could ever do if we forfeited the time we spend with God.
The song, “I am Thine, O Lord, I have Heard Thy Voice” by Fanny Crosby informs and inspires me.
“I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee”.
Prayer:
Father God, Sovereign Lord, my dear Father, it is such a privilege and pleasure to abide in Your presence.
Father, Your voice is so sweet to the ears of our heart. We listen with awe in Your presence.
Father, we realize that in quietness and in trusting confidence, we shall receive the strength and courage we need to fulfill your tailored made purpose and plans for our life.
Father, I pray we will be numbered with those who will do Your will and not those who would not. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
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Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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