Reflecting God Devotions for Holy Living – Monday, 30 December
2013 “The Teetering Place” Scripture Philippians 4: 1 Therefore, my brothers and
sisters,[a] whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord
in this way, my beloved.
Exhortations
2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in
the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion,[b] help these women,
for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with
Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice[c] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.[d] 5
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry
about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, beloved,[e] whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is
commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of
praise, think about[f] these things. 9 Keep on doing the things that you have
learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be
with you.
Footnotes:
a. Philippians 4:1 Gk my brothers
b. Philippians 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus
c. Philippians 4:4 Or Farewell
d. Philippians 4:4 Or Farewell
e. Philippians 4:8 Gk brothers
f. Philippians 4:8 Gk take account of
“The Teetering Place” by Janine Metcalf
Prefumo Canyon Mountain has been my “prayer mountain” for more
than 20 years. However, my last journey took a surprising twist. As I turned my
car toward home, I heard a loud crunch. Uh Oh! I had accidentally driven over a
rock that lifted two of my tires off the road. If I drove backward, it could
tear up the transmission. If I drove forward, I might not be able to turn and
the car could plunge down a cliff. I was totally stuck, teetering without
traction or anyone to help.
Correction! There was Someone. I cannot testify that I totally
heeded Paul’s direction. I was anxious and not necessarily thankful! But I also
knew our omnipotent God was aware of my predicament. Panic gave way to prayer.
Suddenly, a couple drove up. Seeing my dilemma, they helped me out of the car.
A tow truck soon arrived and, eventually, lifted my car off the rock.
What a reminder! When we are stuck, with no way forward or back,
God will meet us. Rather than panic, Paul beckons us to seek God’s help. The
results may just save our life and inspire others to trust the One who will
find and rescue us anywhere.
Hymn for Today:
“I Know Whom I Have Believed” by Daniel W. Whittle
1. I know not why God's
wondrous grace
to me he hath made
known,
nor why, unworthy,
Christ in love
redeemed me for his
own.
Refrain:
But I know whom I have
believed,
and am persuaded that
he is able
to keep that which
I've committed
unto him against that
day.
2. I know not how this
saving faith
to me he did impart,
nor how believing in
his word
wrought peace within
my heart.
Refrain:
But I know whom I have
believed,
and am persuaded that
he is able
to keep that which
I've committed
unto him against that
day.
3. I know not how the
Spirit moves,
convincing us of sin,
revealing Jesus
through the word,
creating faith in him.
Refrain:
But I know whom I have
believed,
and am persuaded that
he is able
to keep that which
I've committed
unto him against that
day.
4. I know not when my
Lord may come,
at night or noonday
fair,
nor if I walk the vale
with him,
or meet him in the
air.
Refrain:
But I know whom I have
believed,
and am persuaded that
he is able
to keep that which
I've committed
unto him against that
day.
Thought for Today:
“Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—in peace because they
trust in you.”(Isaiah 26:3).
Prayer Needs:
Faculty and students as they prepare for full-time Christian
ministry in India.
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