Often, we find ourselves overwhelmed and unable to function to our full capacity. Thankfully, Christ knew this would happen to us and has given us an incredible gift.
Fall Devotional 7
Fall Devotional 6
Passage: Micah 6:6-8
“With what shall I come before the Lord,
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Reflection:
We have seen in past devotionals a lot of references to righteous people. This passage helps guide us towards abiding in righteousness. Righteousness is less about doing good works and more about loving the Lord. Good works will come as an outflow of your heart. Righteousness, as Micah shares, comes from acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. All three things develop from a heart turned toward Him. To be righteous, you must strive to love God with your whole heart.
Reflection Questions:
1. What does this passage teach us about righteousness?
2. How can you pursue justice, kindness, and humility?
3. What characteristic of God do you see in this passage?
4. What does this teach you about how to follow God?
Fall Devotional 5
Passage: Psalm 34:17-22
17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
He delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
19 The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all;
20 He protects all his bones,
not one of them will be broken.
21 Evil will slay the wicked;
the foes of the righteous will be condemned.
22 The Lord will rescue His servants;
no one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned.
Reflection:
We will face trials in our lives. Some may present physical danger, some emotional, and some spiritual. No matter the challenges you are facing you can turn to the Lord to find protection and deliverance. He always answers. Sometimes His deliverance may look different than we want or come in a delayed time frame. However, as seen in this Psalm we can trust that when we cry to the Lord, He hears us. When we turn to Him for refuge, He rescues us. Strive for righteousness, pursue a life centered on Jesus, and look to Him in every moment.
Reflection Questions:
1. What trial are you facing that you need to surrender to God?
2. How has He shown His faithfulness to you in hard circumstances?
3. What characteristic of God do you see in this passage?
4. What does this teach you about how to follow God?
Fall Devotional 4
Passage: Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
8 The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.
Reflection:
It is normal to look out and wonder, “what next?” “Where do I go from here?” “Who will help me?” King David expressed those concerns in this Psalm. However, he soon remembered the answers to his heavy questions. His help, protection, and refuge could all be found in the Lord. One specific part that really shows God’s faithfulness is in verse 4 that says, He “will neither slumber nor sleep.” God is with you and never leaves you or wavers. Not even for sleep. While you rest, He fights. He will keep you all your days and love you perfectly.
Reflection Questions:
1. In what part of your life do you need to look to God for help?
2. How have you seen this Psalm play out in your life?
3. What characteristic of God do you see in this passage?
4. What does this teach you about how to follow God?
Fall Devotional 3
Passage: Psalm 119:105-112
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,
and teach me your laws.
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
I will not forget your law.
110 The wicked have set a snare for me,
but I have not strayed from your precepts.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees
to the very end.
Reflection:
God’s Word is true. Perfect, absolute, never-changing truth. This Psalm reminds us that simple, pure refreshment comes from the Word of God. His Word will bring us life and hope. It will sweeten our days and direct our steps. It will bring blessings when obeyed and restore us to the Lord when we falter. When life confuses us and sin comes knocking, turn to the Word of God. It will be your cleansing light. Following God’s Word will be a worthy cause that in the end always brings a great reward.
Reflection Questions:
1. How does this Scripture counter what the world calls “truth”?
2. Is there a step you can take to grow in God’s Word and know His commands better?
3. What characteristic of God do you see in this passage?
4. What does this teach you about how to follow god?
