Passion for Praise: 'Protectively Caring for His Faithful Friends'

Wednesday, November 12, 2003

For the very structures of earth are GOD'S; he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation. He protectively cares for his faithful friends, step by step, but leaves the wicked to stumble in the dark. No one makes it in this life by sheer muscle!
— 1 Samuel 2:8-9 MESSAGE

More Passion for Praise

"Who is like you among the gods, O Lord — glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, performing great wonders?"
'Who is Like You?' (Ex. 15:11)
"Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you..."
'All Glory' (Ro. 16:25-27)
"[God says] "But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.""
'Giving Thanks' (Ps. 50:23)
"The Lord made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. When he speaks in..."
'By His Power' (Je. 51:15-16)

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Revelation 16:15
"Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Rejected!' (Lk. 19:41-44)
"But as [Jesus] came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. "How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Prepared to Fight' (Ep. 6:14-17)
"Dear Father, my support in battle, Help me stand, having put on my body the garments of TRUTH and the bullet-proof vest of the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'My Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth' (Ac. 1:8)
"[Jesus said,] "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere — in..."

Illustration

Illustration of 1 Samuel 2:8-9 MESSAGE — For the very structures of earth are GOD'S; he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation. He protectively cares for his faithful friends, step by step, but leaves the wicked to stumble in the dark. No one makes it in this life by sheer muscle!

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise