Devotion for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

“Then they will hand you over to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.  And at that time many will fall away, and they will betray one another and hate one another” (Matthew 24:9-10).

Handing one another over in betrayal and hating because of the name of Jesus  is not something new in our age.  It is the reality of the persecutions that have always been present.  The world hates God.  Any god will do, but they do not want to be in relationship with the Living God.  Look to the Lord alone and do not be influenced by the hatred and betrayal of the world.  Look to the Lord and live the life He has given you.

Lord, this world has increased its hostility.  We live amidst an increasingly violent society.  But these things You have warned us about.  It has happened before.  What it means, I do not know.  But You have revealed truth, so help me to walk in Your ways no matter what is happening around me.  Lead me into Your eternal promises in order that I may live the life You give me.

Lord Jesus, You have given us warning.  Help me to heed all Your teaching.  Guide me in the goodness and mercy that You have given me so that no matter what happens around me I remain faithful to You.  Grow this faith You have given me ever deeper into my heart.  Aid me to hold fast through all that may come in this age of continuous rebellion.  May I never fall away from the truth You have revealed.  Amen.