Daily Devotional
Remember God’s Provision to Increase Faith
“Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.”
Hebrews 10:35-36
April 30, 2023
Ponder This
Every person who has walked with God very far knows God has seen you through dark times. The passage is basically saying, “Remember and don’t throw in the towel. Don’t cast away your confidence!” After God has brought you through things, you initially say, “I will never ever doubt God again.” Have you said that? But later, you find yourself doubting God again.
One time, Joyce looked at me and said, “Adrian, you’re so wonderful. If I ever criticize you about anything, I want you to remind me of what I’m saying right now about how wonderful you are.” And you know, I’ve had to remind her many times. We forget sometimes just how good our God is. Then we get into difficulties and trials and God brings us through, and we say, “Thank You, Jesus. I’ll never forget.” But then another trial comes, and we do forget.
The first thing you do when you want to hold onto a promise is to remember yesterday’s provision. God took care of you yesterday, and He will be with you in the future.
- When have you witnessed God’s faithfulness? When have you forgotten God’s faithfulness?
- How can you make an active practice of remembering God’s faithfulness?
Practice This
Encourage someone you know is struggling to remember God’s past faithfulness.
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.’”
