Devotion for Saturday January 4, 2020
Topic: He Will Continue His Care
Text: John 14:18 – 21
The
parting of friends are always emotional and it is even more disheartening when
it is at the point where you have just started knowing each other, and have
started enjoying the relationship. I remember my last service at the church I
served 6 months before going for Ordination training. It was more than
emotional as my members were all weeping at the end of the service.
Jesus
had just been with the disciples for three years and now he was leaving. In
your mind, what do you think will be the feelings of these men who left
everything to follow Him? Jesus knew what will be in their minds and thus He
promises that He would continue His care of His disciples. I will not leave you
orphans, for though I leave you, yet I leave you this comfort that I will come
to you.
God’s
care for us didn’t end with last year. His care for us will continue from where
He stopped with us last year. People usually try to improve on what they were
the previous year so God will improve on what He did for you last year.
However, it all depends on our love for God and His word. Where sincere love to
Christ is in the heart, there will be obedience. Love will be a commanding,
constraining principle; and where love is, duty follows from a principle of
gratitude. Keep trusting Him!
Food for Thought: God is able to keep and care for all those who entrust their lives
to His care and protection.
Memory verse: John 14:18
Prayer: God, I rededicate myself and family to your care and protection this year. Grant me the grace to love you and keep your commandments.
