Joni And Friends 1 January 2024 Devotional Message
Joni and Friends 1 January 2024 Devotional Monday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: The Lord Out Ahead
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“By day the Lord went ahead of them…” – Exodus 13:21
I like the idea of a new year. It’s a turning point where you say good-bye to the past and get charged up about the future.
True, I could be weighed down thinking of last year’s trip-ups, those embarrassing things that still nag. I had a bad disagreement with Ken a couple of months ago; I disappointed a dear friend earlier in the summer; I spoke at an event back east and my message fell flat. No prayer behind it, no real preparation, I realized later. And there was that tough business decision that caused a lot of tension between Ken, me, and a family in our church. If I had to do it all over again, I’d change a lot.
You probably have your own list of things you wish you could change. If we thought about it long enough, we could become so heavyhearted that we wouldn’t want to face the future. But thankfully, God is the God of all those past months. He was as much in control then as he is now.
What a relief! Because you’d better believe that the coming months will have the same sort of blunders, mistakes, and embarrassing faux pas. But wait…
God has gone before you! He’s already there, up front, out ahead. And he will guard you with his grace and help you learn from past mistakes. For certain this year I’ll be more careful in my relationship with my husband. I’ll give business decisions more thought. And needless to say, I’m fully committed to being prepared and prayed up for every speaking engagement.
Before this year gets going, reflect upon last year. Page through your calendar and pray over those places, people, and decisions from which you can learn. Take inventory, then roll up your sleeves and get started. Hurray, the Lord has gone before you!
What comfort, Lord, to know that as I turn the corner into this new year, you have gone before me. You have carved out a path for me and covered it in your protection.
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