Stepping into God’s Best
Friday, December 5
Luke 12:32 (NKJV)
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Devotion
This week we have been learning about trusting God in every aspect of our lives. We as Christ’s followers have been given the most precious gift in the world: the opportunity to be in a covenant relationship with the Creator of the Universe! A covenant that entails an everlasting promise—the promise of giving us, His people, a faithful, incorruptible, and righteous king!
Our God has promised to write His law on the hearts of His people (the Body of Christ), bringing complete forgiveness of our sin and restoring all that has been broken in our lives. Ezekiel 36:22-32; Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Grasping this promise requires complete surrender and trust, constant reflection on what really matters in our lives. Do we love God more than the material things this life has to offer? Do we love God more than our reputations or jobs? Are we willing to reciprocate back to God all that He has given us in life? Pastor Franklin gave us a challenge this week as Christ followers to meditate about our priorities—what matters most to us. No matter what the circumstances we are living in at the present moment, there is no greater calling in the life of a man or woman than to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior. Remember, God will never take us to a place where His grace cannot sustain us.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for giving us Your most precious gift of all, Jesus our King and Savior. Thank You for the forgiveness of our sins, for empowering us with Your Holy Spirit, helping us live lives full of self-giving love. It’s only because of Jesus that we can live each day with honor and integrity, step by step trusting You, Lord, as You restore our lives and partner with You in Your efforts to renew the world that surrounds us. You have been more than good to us, Your people, and we pray that each day we can surrender those areas in our lives that still hinder our walk of faith. We love You, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
Our Father only wants the best for His little ones. He has given us a perfectly straight, narrow path to Eternal Life, and an incorruptible Kingdom that Jesus offers. Today we have been called to lay down our defenses and walk humbly before God and man.
Meditate on Jeremiah 17:7-8.
Resources
Remember God’s Character. Reflect on:
- His goodness (Psalm 145:9)
- His faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22–23)
- His fatherly care (Matthew 6:26–30)