The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
As brought out in “Things Turn Out Alright Walking In The Light”, Jesus demonstrated His willingness to die to accomplish God’s purpose. Take this encouragement and know God’s glorious power is available to conquer fear.
You have all you need in order to courageously face the delays, disappointments, or other challenges this world sets before you. Here’s a song I Saw The Light by David Crowder. A song to offer more encouragement as you follow the light along the path.
This time of the year, it gets dark early so it’s sometimes getting dark while I walk my dog. It’s good to have Christmas lights that light up the way. This day with God, we will rely on the Word as our guide, listen to the Holy Spirit inside, and write down the steps of action. God is in control so we take courage as we boldly step ahead knowing that things will turn out alright walking in the Light.
Reading today in John 11:1-16, the woman named Mary who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair had a brother name Lazarus. He became critically ill, so Mary and her sister named Martha sent a message to Jesus.
Jesus said the reason for the illness of Lazurus was that another miracle could occur so that God’s Son would be glorified through it (v. 4). He stayed where He was for two more days before He told His disciples that it was time to go back to Judea. The disciples pointed out that it would be dangerous because a short time ago, the rulers had tried to stone Jesus in Judea.
Along the walk to Judea, Jesus told the disciples that Lazarus was asleep. They misinterpreted this as normal sleeping. They thought sleeping would help Lazurus to heal but Jesus told them that Lazarus was dead (vv. 14-15).
Jesus knew the death of Lazarus was not permanent and He was not afraid of the rulers because He was on the Father’s schedule, and nothing could harm Him until His purpose was carried out. To fulfill God’s plan is to walk in the Light. To stray from God’s plan is to walk in the dark.
This day with God, let us walk in the Light, receive today’s encouragement from Jesus who demonstrated His willingness to die to accomplish God’s purpose, and have faith in God’s glorious power to conquer fears. We have all we need in order to courageously face the delays, disappointments, or other challenges this world sets before us.
Thank You God for giving us the Light. The plan that takes away our fears because power is available to courageously face the future. May we spread the Light so others will see throughout the world and the Light keeps on shinning from generation to generation! There is no need to be afraid because we’ve been set free and carefree to shine the Light in order to help the fearful, the doubting, and the struggling. Thank You God for the Light of the world. Amen.
A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead called “Emmanuel” which means God is with us and there is no better way to look forward to Christmas and the New Year than to know that our Creator is with us every step of the way. My hope is that this poem highlights the greatest gift ever … God among us! Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend. –Job 16:20-21
Pointed out in “Help Along the Way” is that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is here with you as a friend, who reveals himself, and brings out the best in you.
Jesus is your intercessor and friend. This day, feel His presence, listen to His voice, and take advantage of His instructions as you step ahead along the journey.
Be encouraged by the song Here With Me by MercyMe, and know you are not alone. Ask Jesus to meet you face to face right now in this place.
We need friends to help along the way. The enemy is constantly plotting to attack us, divide us, and create conflict. To put up road blocks in our way, but we can trust God to remove those road blocks and protect us. We have the good shepherd to follow and Holy Spirit to guide.
Reading today John 10:22-42, the enemies of Jesus wanted Him to tell them plainly if He was the Messiah. Jesus told them that He and the Father are one (v. 30). He said that the miracles had proven that He was the Son of God, but they did not believe.
Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd. The sheep hear the voice of the shepherd, listen to the instructions, and follow. Then they are protected and receive eternal life. Jesus tells the Jews questioning Him that they are not His sheep.
They were ready to stone Jesus but He escaped their grasp (v. 39). Jesus went across the Jordan were His friend John had been baptizing. Many understood that John was telling the truth about Jesus and were baptized.
Today, the Good Shepherd is here with us as a friend who reveals himself to us and brings out the best in us. Feel His presence, listen to His voice, take advantage of His instructions, and work together with friends to make it home.
This day, we may be under attack by the enemy, but we can be assured that God is with us. The Good Shepherd will show us the way to go. There may be division, jealousy, and conflict but our relationship with the Good Shepherd helps in our time of need. Holy Spirit inside will guide, and we will unify against the enemy. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
