Devotion for Thursday, May 15, 2025

“Behold, I have told you in advance.  So if they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Behold, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe them” (Matthew 24:25-26).

Christ has come, and the final days will be such that the faithful will know the right way.  Do not be misled by those who by deceit lead people astray.  You know the faith that has been given to you.  You know the sinners through whom the message was delivered.  Do not be misled by the nonsense that comes upon every generation but be led by the One who redeemed you.  In Him alone is true life.

Holy Spirit, You know all the things that go on around me.  Keep my mind clear and guide me so that I remain on the path of true faith.  Lead me not into temptation but deliver me from evil, knowing that the eternal kingdom has already been established and that You alone, Holy Trinity, is the power and the glory.  Teach me to faithfully walk through this wicked world of pits, snares and traps.

Lord Jesus, You have told us these things in advance so that we do not fall into the traps laid out by the wicked and those who by deceit would lead the faithful astray.  Guide me ever deeper in the true faith for which You died.  Help me to see the traps before me and hold me close to the Father by drawing me near to Him.  Jesus, You know what I need.  I commend myself to You; lead me as I need to be led.  Amen.