Devotion for Sunday, July 20, 2025

“But all this has taken place so that the Scriptures of the prophets will be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left Him and fled” (Matthew 26:56).

Scripture will be fulfilled.  We see as the moments are doled out to us one at a time.  God is beyond time so all that will be is like a moment from His view.  He speaks from what He knows.  We have been given warnings.  They will be because God knows what is.  Before the heavens were established, He saw all things.  That includes you and me.  He saw us and went to the cross so that we could join Him forever.

Some angels rebelled and they were cast out forever.  We were born in rebellion, and we have the opportunity to be restored.  The offer of grace is for those of us in this age who lay down our rebellion and join with the Lord.  He has accomplished salvation for all who believe.  Come into His presence and live according to the mercy and goodness of His provision.  The Lord has come to save You from eternal banishment.

Lord Jesus, like the disciples, I flee in the face of hardship or when things do not go as I anticipate.  Take my eyes off of myself and my situation in order that I may live according to the Father’s will.  Lead me in all righteousness, not according to my understanding, but according to the truth of eternity.  Guide me Lord and help me to follow You all the days of my life.  Amen.