15th. March. 2021. Daily Devotion.
35 Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37 All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. 38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me but raise them up at the last day. 40 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’ John 6:35-40
This passage contains one of the most comforting messages in the Bible. Jesus tells us that those who the Father has given to Him will come to Him, and whoever comes to Him “I will never drive away.” That’s a powerful message. Most all of us have lost something we had thought was permanent, a relationship, a job, a school, etc. If we have not, we have all felt and suffered insecurity.
But here is God Himself, in person, telling us that once we come to Him, He will never drive us away. He is our permanent refuge who will never fail us, will never change his mind. We have a home that will always be there, a God of incredible power who will be with us as long as we want.
Thank You Lord
Sometimes I stop and wonder why you’re still here; Or what is good about me, and why you even care. You’re always there with me to help me out each day; Even though I seldom listen to the words you have to say. The things I always pray for, I know they will come true; My joy and peace you give me when each day is new. You continue to forgive me for all that I have done; When nights are filled with sorrow, the day will bring the sun. In days full of trouble, and friends won’t say hi; I know you will be there with me to take me if I die. For, who am I to deserve the grace you have shown; Thank you Lord for keeping me, when life for me was cold. Amen. by Gary R. Ferri
A Lenten Prayer
Almighty God, you know that I have no power on my own to help myself: Keep me both outwardly in my body and inwardly in my soul, that I may be defended from all adversities which may happen to my body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt my soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
For those who are ill
Merciful God, we entrust to your tender care those who are ill or in pain, knowing that whenever danger threatens your everlasting arms are there to hold them safe. Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and strength, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
