Tag: Today in the Word
Devotion: Temptation and Trust
If you have things you struggle to trust God for in your life, these are likely the greatest areas of temptation.
Devotion: God’s Relational Intention
The words of this prayer remind us that God’s relational intention for humanity from the very beginning was for His own delight in being with His creation.
Devotion: Waiting in Readiness for Christ’s Return
Jesus taught in today’s parable the importance of waiting. One might say the whole purpose of the Christian life is to be ready for Christ’s return!
Devotion: Patience and Love in Action
This is one way in which patience or godly waiting is part of love in action. Patience and love are closely linked in this passage and elsewhere in Scripture.
Devotion: Patience Waits on God to Work
David displayed great patience during these years of waiting. He knew that God had a plan and always keeps His promises. Waiting on Him was the best choice.
Devotion: Waiting for Salvation’s Completion
Waiting on the Lord for salvation’s completion, then, is a complex Christian responsibility. Eternal destinies are at stake, as seen in today’s reading.
Devotion: God’s Patience Leads Us to Repentance
In His forbearance (also called “long-suffering”), God is waiting so that His love can lead more people to repentance. Receive His forgiveness today!
Devotion: Waiting for the Bridegroom
So when Jesus arrived on the scene, John celebrated that the Bridegroom—the whole purpose and point of his ministry—had come!
Devotion: Waiting for the Consolation of Israel
Simeon had been waiting for the consolation of Israel. He had waited with the attitude of expectant faith and hope, a biblical example of godly waiting.
Devotion: Waiting for God’s Love and Compassion
God’s love and compassion are always with us, for He never abandons us, we should wait to see His love in action or to experience it in our circumstances.
