Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
January 27, 2023
Read Psalm 96:1-3
1 Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Sing to the LORD! Bless his name! Share the news of his saving work every single day! 3 Declare God’s glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people
Good Morning, I Do Believe that through God all things are possible!
Yesterday was a day full of emotions! As I prepared to go and walk inside Rose Park, I had many apprehensions. I was filled with sadness and my steps were heavy. I crossed the threshold and saw the darkness and smelled the lingering smoke in the air. At first, it is hard not to get lost in the immense damage caused by the fire. I’m sure each of us had certain things to check for damage, but as I approached the altar, I found joy.
Standing among the ashes and misshapen, discolored alter cloth was the Christ candle that we placed on the altar earlier this month. It was gleaming in the darkness: white and unmelted. Despite the evil forces at play, the light of Christ stood firm. The only blemish was a small piece of debris sitting atop the candle. No matter the adversary, the power of God through the resurrection of Christ overcomes even death.
In Isaiah 61 we read 3 to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.…
We have found beauty among the ashes. We will rebuild and stand among the oaks of righteousness because we are solidly founded in Christ no matter what hardships come our way.
1 Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Sing to the LORD! Bless his name! Share the news of his saving work every single day! 3 Declare God’s glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people.
Loving God, Thank You for being with us. Through our times of trouble, the light of Christ stands tall and strong. Thank you! In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: Today I will sing a new song to the Lord.
We shall rise again! Pastor Liz
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