THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 17TH DECEMBER 2024, TUESDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 17th December 2024 written by Theresa Reves (Rizal, Philippines)
TOPIC: Burdens into Joy
Today’s Reading
Genesis 18:9-14
Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son. – Genesis 18:14 (NIV)
Today;s Message
I am at a point in my life where nothing seems to be working out. I am a college freshman with too many bills to pay, parents who are on the verge of separating, and lots of anxiety about the future. I do not know what lies ahead.
What I do know for sure is that God is a miracle-working God. But there are moments when I find it difficult to see even a tiny glimpse of hope. I find myself wondering, Does God actually care? Can God turn my heart’s burdens into joy?
There are so many reasons for my heart to worry, to be anxious, to be restless. But I find peace knowing that nothing is impossible for God. After all, God was able to give Abraham and Sarah a child despite their old age. Remembering this, I find myself rejoicing in all my battles.
The story of Abraham and Sarah is a call to trust the Lord even more in situations that we cannot understand. It is in those situations where God’s name is glorified. We may not be able to see the solutions for our problems, but we can trust that God can. Nothing is impossible for our great God.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to trust your timing and your plans. You are our source of hope. Amen.
Thought for the Day
No matter what, God is faithful.
Prayer Focus
College students
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