Daily Devotional
Joy or Sadness—You Get to choose
April 28, 2019
BIBLE MEDITATION:
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
In his book You Can Have Joy! Arnold Prater told of an Englishman named John Deckard who had an award-winning passion for roses.
One year, John grew a “rose among roses” to enter in the annual Garden Show. But before he could cut the rose, his little son rushed in and exclaimed, “Daddy, look what I have for you!” His small hand clutched the prize rose. Visitors to the Garden Show were astonished when they saw John’s entry. For in the flowerpot was a photo of his son with the rose in his hands, along with an honorary blue ribbon.
Sometimes your plans go awry. Your dreams may be crushed. But in their place, God sends His own Son, Jesus. And when that happens, nothing else matters but the love of His Son.
ACTION POINT:
What disappointment have you experienced this week? Did you choose joy or sadness? What can you learn from today’s devotional thought to apply to your life the next time disappointment comes?
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
