Devotion for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

“Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me” (Matthew 26:38).

Grief is what we often experience in this world.  There are times where we would like it to be over.  Watch.  Watch with Jesus.  Sometimes we simply have to wait until what comes will come.  But we, unlike Jesus, become distracted and either take matters into our own hands or else, go off and do things we ought not do.  Learn how to wait upon the Lord, waiting for His lead and direction.

Lord, I am impatient and do not wait upon You.  You have created me and all things are in Your hands.  Guide me, Lord, so that I am in Your hands, waiting for Your direction.  Lead me not into temptation.  Keep me from wandering in this world filled with traps and deceit.  Open my eyes to understand that all things are in Your hands.  You have given me hope and promise.  Help me to focus upon these things.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for watching and waiting.  Your disciples shirked the call and I have too.  You alone have been faithful to the end.  Lead me to look to You as the One who will guide me all of the days of my life.  In Your goodness, help me to follow Your lead.  Hold me close to You so that I do not fall asleep in the mire of this world.  Keep me on the alert so that I may remain faithful.  Amen.