Comfort for the Brokenhearted
Thursday, November 13
Comfort for the Brokenhearted
Matthew 5:3-12
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NRSV
Prayer: Lord, we await your comfort as we see constant images of violence and destruction. Grant your people a strength that changes the world just by loving others. May the peace that brings an end to strife be the goal of every leader. Amen.
God Rescues Us from Our Afflictions
Wednesday, November 12
God Rescues Us from Our Afflictions
Psalm 34:6-19
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 NRSV
Knowing that the Lord is near helps to transform the way I see my circumstances.
Christ Exalted Through Suffering
Tuesday, November 11
Christ Exalted Through Suffering
1 Peter 3:18-22
For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. 1 Peter 3:18-20 NRSV
Be strengthened in your resolve that others have seen Christ through your experiences.
With Righteousness Comes Suffering
Monday, November 10
With Righteousness Comes Suffering
1 Peter 3:8-17
But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.
1 Peter 3:14-16 NRSV
All things for God’s greater glory.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-science-day
God’s Judgement Is Sure
Sunday, November 9
God’s Judgement Is Sure
2 Kings 24:18-25:9
Indeed, Jerusalem and Judah so angered the LORD that he expelled them from his presence. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. 2 Kings 24:20 NRSV
Leaders must make tough choices. Their actions do not just impact them but also the people that God has called them to lead.