Morning & Evening Devotional 13th Wednesday September 13 2023

Morning & Evening Devotional 13th Wednesday September 13 2023

Morning Devotional:

Verse of the Morning: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

Reflection: As you begin this new day, remember that it is a gift from the Lord. Each day is a fresh opportunity to rejoice, be glad, and make the most of the time you’ve been given. Despite the challenges and uncertainties that may lie ahead, take comfort in the knowledge that God is with you, guiding your steps and providing for your needs. Start your day with a heart full of gratitude and a determination to live it in a way that honors Him.

Evening Thought

Observe the condescension of this fact. This Man, who towers above all other men, holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners-this Man receiveth sinners. This Man, who is no other than the eternal God, before whom angels veil their faces-this Man receiveth sinners. It needs an angel’s tongue to describe such a mighty stoop of love. That any of us should be willing to seek after the lost is nothing wonderful- they are of our own race; but that he, the offended God, against whom the transgression has been committed, should take upon himself the form of a servant, and bear the sin of many, and should then be willing to receive the vilest of the vile, this is marvellous.
“This Man receiveth sinners”; not, however, that they may remain sinners, but he receives them that he may pardon their sins, justify their persons, cleanse their hearts by his purifying word, preserve their souls by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost, and enable them to serve him, to show forth his praise, and to have communion with him. Into his heart’s love he receives sinners, takes them from the dunghill, and wears them as jewels in his crown; plucks them as brands from the burning, and preserves them as costly monuments of his mercy. None are so precious in Jesus’ sight as the sinners for whom he died. When Jesus receives sinners, he has not some out-of-doors reception place, no casual ward where he charitably entertains them as men do passing beggars, but he opens the golden gates of his royal heart, and receives the sinner right into himself-yea, he admits the humble penitent into personal union and makes him a member of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. There was never such a reception as this! This fact is still most sure this evening, he is still receiving sinners: would to God sinners would receive him.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for this new day that you have made. Help us to rejoice and be glad in it, knowing that your presence goes with us. Guide our steps and grant us wisdom as we navigate the challenges of this day. May our actions and attitudes bring glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Morning & Evening Devotional 13th Wednesday September 13 2023

Evening Devotional:

Verse of the Evening: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1 (ESV)

Reflection: As you conclude this day, take a moment to reflect on the comforting words of Psalm 23:1. The Lord is described as our Shepherd, and with Him, we lack nothing. He provides for our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to feel lacking or unsatisfied, but in God’s care, there is contentment.

In the quiet of the evening, allow yourself to rest in the assurance that the Shepherd is watching over you. He leads you beside still waters, restores your soul, and guides you in paths of righteousness. Take comfort in the knowledge that you are in His loving care.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for being our Shepherd and for providing for all our needs. As we rest tonight, we entrust ourselves to your care. May your presence bring us peace and assurance, knowing that you are always with us. Grant us a peaceful and restful night’s sleep. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Morning & Evening Devotional 13th Wednesday September 13 2023

May you have a peaceful and restful night, trusting in the care of the Good Shepherd, and wake up refreshed for a new day.