Devotion 

The Barrier is Removed

Frances Taylor 

Moses had brought the Israelites out of Egypt and now they were wondering if they were any better off! They had reached the Red Sea, and couldn't see any way around this barrier that had been placed before them. But God knew what he was doing and Moses followed his instructions and the sea parted so that the Israelites could pass through on dry ground. A question sometimes asked at a job interview is, "What do you do when you face an obstacle?" How would you answer? Would you try to go around it, through it, or perhaps over it? Moses could not go around his obstacle and knew that without help, he could never bring all the people, animals and supplies through it. So, he asked God for help. Was that the first thing you thought of? There is a saying, "If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it." The key here is to ask God to bring us through it.

We often face challenges in our lives, especially when we are trying to live as Jesus wants...

Morning Prayer 

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Inspiration 

What is grace? It is the free and unmerited favor of God, his gifts to us. One such example was the salvation brought to us by Christ. It is state of being favored and of being the chosen people. One such further example would be the Israelites, who God led to their promised land. We today, have inherited this grace. We today, are simultaneously unworthy of him, yet we are his chosen. Rejoice, rejoice in his grace.

Prayer 

To my Lord God almighty, who art in Heaven, I thank you for your divine light and grace, given to me every day. I may not be worthy, I may not be pure and perfect, but I beg you to be merciful. For in your grace, in your faith, I may go on to improve each day. In your grace, I will strive to be a better servant, here as in Heaven. Amen.

Night Prayer 

And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Inspiration 

God commissioned Paul to share the Gospel with the nations. He experienced great persecution along the way, yet the Lord encouraged him to remain courageous as he continued his ministry into Rome. We also surrender our lives to the Lord and complete many works in His name. People ignore or reject us, but the Holy Spirit never fails to guide and encourage us along the way.

Prayer 

Dear Lord, we call upon Your Spirit for wisdom and guidance as we continue Your ministry throughout the world. Thank You for Your continuous encouragement as we work according to Your will. In Jesus' Name, Amen.