Tuesday, March 13, 2018

PBJ Devotional– Isaiah 12:1-2

PBJ Devotional
By George M. Stahnke, 03/13/2018

You will say in that day: "I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."  Isaiah 12:1-2 ESV)

The Lords word to me: “Though your sins were many and great come, I had mercy on you. Though you rebelled continually, I pursued you. Though you endangered your life through with self-destructive behavior and abuse, I spared and saved you. When through your ignorance you opened doors to evil and demonic spirits, I intervened on your behalf and drove back the enemy. When you called out to me, I was there waiting for you as a loving father for the return of his rebellious child. In your pain, I comforted you. I removed your guilt and I helped you deal with your shame. In your pain and loss, I comforted and sustained you. I am Abba father and you are my child by adoption, chosen before the foundation of the world to walk in fellowship together with me for eternity!”

Father God, I love you! I praise and thank you for my great salvation and the newness of life! Truly You have not dealt with me as my sin deserves. Thank you for the indwelling of Your Spirit and the refreshing that you brought to my soul today. I am your humble servant. Use me as you will for the good of your kingdom. Amen