Devotion for Sunday, May 11, 2025

“Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get things out of his house.  And whoever is in the field must not turn back to get his cloak.  But woe to those women who are pregnant, and to those who are nursing babies in those days!” (Matthew 24:17-18)

Our Lord has great compassion for His sheep, but we all must go through what we will go through.  From that time until now, there have been many who have left all of their belongings  behind because of the calamities caused by the wicked.  Yet, we have the promise that He is with us always.  Let your hope be in the One who saves you from eternal death.  Keep the faith and trust what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do.

Lord, I want to be one of the special ones with insight, but is that not one of the major problems?   Our pride is alive. It does much against You.  Grant me a humble heart that knows that You love us no matter our circumstance.  What comes is not punishment, and what we experience You have promised to work for good for those who love You.  It is more than enough to have Your salvation.  Guide us to endure faithfully and not by the constant wishful thinking of this age.

Lord Jesus, I need Your help and wisdom, Guide my inner thoughts, Holy Spirit, so that the truth of my faith is in Your inspired word and not in this world.  Keep me from speculations and the idea that Your love means You will keep me out of bad circumstances.  Guide me into deeper and unshakable faith so that I humbly walk with You through all circumstances that I will face.  Amen.