WEDNESDAY 14th
DEVOTION 200
Lamentations 3:22-23
NIV – ‘Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.’
ESV – ‘The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.’
Today marks the 200th devotion since we commenced them back on March 22nd.
That is 207 days ago as I had one week where I didn’t send them out owing to my short break away.
But it has been 207 days and 200 devotions in which we have proven the faithfulness of God time and time again. He has preserved us and protected us, he has continued to lead us and guide us, he has continued to feed us from his bountiful supply, he has lifted us up when we may have felt low, he has spurred us on when we may have felt like stopping or stalling, he has given peace in times of trouble, he has given health in times of sickness, he has given strength in times of weariness, he has given his grace, he has poured out his mercy, he has been truly faithful in every way.
We can all look back thus far and see the hand of God upon our lives as individuals, or as families and as the household of God.
Today, just spend a few moments thanking God for his faithfulness, even though we may feel that the future may still seem unclear and unsure, we go forward knowing that God is with us.
Some of the songs we have used in the videos during this time and since we were able to reopen Church have been a real blessing, I think in particular of the two that remind us that when we can’t, we know a Man who can and that when we don’t know the future, we know the One who does.
I add the words of both here and will place links for them.
I can’t take a heart that’s broken, Make it over again.
But I know a man who can
I can’t take a soul that’s sin sick and wash it white as snow.
But I know a man who can.
Some call him Saviour the redeemer of all men.
I call him Jesus for he’s my dearest friend.
If you think that no one loves you and your life is out of hand.
I know a man who can.
I can’t walk upon the water and I can’t calm a raging sea.
But I know a man who can.
And I can’t cause blinded eyes to be open Or the lame to walk again.
Oh But I know a man who can.
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God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
How sweet to hold a new born baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, because He lives
And then one day, I’ll cross the river
I’ll fight life’s final war with pain
And then, as death gives way to victory
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He reigns