Devotion for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

And if those days had not been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.  Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘He is over here,’ do not believe him” (Matthew 24:22-23).

Let your faith be solid and firm, not reactionary.  Many will be tempted to have a conditional faith, either reacting to extraordinary circumstances or else for selfish reasons.  The Lord is calling you to have genuine faith, knowing that He who made You has established an eternal relationship with you.  The Lord knows your days and knows what is needed, including whether our days need to be shortened.

Lord, You know all things and You, who willingly went to the cross for me, know all that is needed for me to live into the eternal life Your dying made possible.  Things will happen in my lifetime that I am afraid of.  Help me through all trials and tribulations that may come in order that I may humbly walk in the truth of Your revelation, purpose, and plan.  Guide me into the truth of the Gospel.

Lord Jesus, You know tribulation, for You experienced it as a man.  You also know all things, for You are God.  Help me through all the difficulties I will face and keep me from being conditional with my life.  You are the One in whom all things have their being.  Lead me in the truth You have revealed and keep me forever close to You.  Keep me now and always in Your plan of salvation.  Amen.