Daily Devotional
What Do You Do When Everything's in Turmoil?
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills.”
Habakkuk 3:17-19
November 7, 2020
Ponder This
Habakkuk ended his conversation with the Lord by expressing his frustration and dismay over his beloved land. Truly, it was God’s land, for He had set apart the Hebrews for Himself centuries before.
Habakkuk had begun by asking, “Why, Lord, why?” God never did answer why. He just said, “I’m going to reveal who: Me. I am your strength, and I will make you like a sure-footed gazelle, and you can live on your high places.”
Habakkuk came to this conclusion: “I will joy in the God of my salvation. God the Lord is my strength.”
Practice This
If you’re saved, if you know the Lord, it doesn’t matter if gasoline goes to five dollars a gallon, Wall Street hits bottom, or they take away your fine house. The Bible says: “You can rejoice in the Lord your God!” Remember God’s greatness. Rejoice in God’s goodness. Rely on God’s grace.
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.’”
