2021 Daily Devotion - Day 397

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Okay, once again full disclosure – our Lord gives me teaching moments, which I like to call “aha moments.” Christ has taught me to look up the entire verse, not just a portion. And today’s verse has never spoken so clearly to me.

This came from “Hope for Each Day”, a devotional book by Billy Graham. The scripture used was only the last half of the entire verse from Isaiah 38:17: "You have cast all my sins behind your back."

But let’s read the entire Bible verse which is so powerful: “Indeed it was for my own peace that I had great bitterness; but You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption. For You have cast all my sins behind Your back.”

For myself, I have found it's important (no matter who the author of our devotion is) we look up the entire scripture. God will speak the truth into your heart the way He needs it to be spoken, not the way an author interpreted the scripture; even a scholar like Billy Graham. We need to interpret the Word of God each day into our own personal walk with Christ. You see that day I was struggling with my own peace. Satan was trying to distract me from who I am and whose I am. By reading the entire scripture I realized once again, God’s got my back, He’s holding me by my right hand and He will never let go. Thank You Father! That was my “aha moment” for the day.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correct and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Pray with me:
Father God, we ask You to inspire us to read Your Word; to open up our Bibles and read what You have prepared for us for each day, so we may be equipped for whatever comes our way. And as we go out into the world equipped with Your Word, guide us and lead us to those who are searching for You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

“His” servant
Maria Gleckl, Cursillo Member LC 103
Mount of Olives Church
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