Devotion 12/18, Our Savior’s Shadow
You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you. May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the Lord Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel. Psalm 69:5-6
When we go through various trials and troubles in life it is crucial that our faith in God remain rock solid, not only for our own peace and comfort, but as a testimony for all those who are yet unsaved looking on our situation. If they see that we still love God and are called according to His purposes in life even when we are going through hard times, then they will see the power of God lived out in our lives!
We don’t want our sins to become a stumbling block to others or a disgrace to God and his people. Let’s avoid sin because that is what God wants us to do. Let’s avoid sin so it won’t reflect poorly on God’s people. Let’s certainly avoid sin to keep from influencing others to sin. Let’s also pray for ourselves and our brothers and sisters in Christ that God will not allow our failures to disgrace his Church, his Christ, and his cause. Let’s stay in our Savior’s shadow, where we are supposed to be!
Please, dear God, use your divine power to prevent my sins and failures from bringing shame or embarrassment to you and your people as I seek to be a more redemptive influence on those around me. In Jesus’ mighty name and based on your grace, I pray. Amen.
Savior’s Shadow
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