Devotion for Thursday, July 3, 2025

“But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it with you, new, in My Father’s kingdom” (Matthew 26:29).

The Lord will make all things new.  We do not fully know all that our Lord is doing, but we do know that He is making new the lives of those who believe.  This world was sent on a downward path from the Garden and He came to redeem those who believe.  It will be glorious then, but there is struggle now.  Look for paradise, which is being with Jesus, and live into the new life He gives you by faith.

Lord, I want things to be good and perfect here.  I want to live a life that is comfortable and good now, but every day I am reminded of sin in the world.  Take my eyes off of the world and focus them upon You.  Lead me into the new life for which You died so that I may be prepared by You for the age to come.  Guide me, Lord Jesus, in the way You know I need to go so that I may walk the path of righteousness.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for doing all that is needed for our salvation.  When I am brought low by this world, lift me up in the hope of the world to come.  When a pleasure I have had here is forever removed, remind me that it was but a foretaste of what is to come.  Lead me into a life that looks to You no matter what happens in this world.  Guide me, dear Savior, in the way of everlasting life.  Amen.