Thursday, December 14, 2017 Devotion
“He will abide before God forever; appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him. So I will sing praise to Your name forever, that I may pay my vows day by day.” (Psalm 61:7-8)
Lovingkindness and truth are the two characteristics that define the life of the believer. It is these that God will plant in the one who comes to Him humbly. It is this likeness of Christ which is the promise God gives through grace to those who believe in Him. The result will be singing praise, giving thanks and being the obedient child of God as Christ modeled. This is the gift God gives for those who believe.
Lord, let me see the simplicity of the faith You offer and give for those who turn to You. Take me beyond myself to come to the place where I simply look to You for all things. Guide me in the grace You have given that I may abide in You as You abide in me and live in the way You created me to live. Preserve my life according to Your purpose that I may be with You eternally.
Lord Jesus, You have modeled the godly life and called me forward through Your grace into the life of the believer. Grow me each day into the attributes of lovingkindness and cause my heart to always pursue truth. Lead me in the way I need to go and grant me a heart that willingly follows where You lead. Help me through the obstacles that get in the way that I may become like You. Amen.
