The Upper Room 5th March 2024 Devotional Message
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TOPIC: My Rock and My Fortress
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 18:1-15
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. – Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
After graduation, I was looking forward to my dream job of joining the Defense Force to serve my nation. Unfortunately, I did not get a good enough score to be eligible. So I pursued my master’s degree and became eligible to take the entrance exam — it felt like my last chance to make or break my dream career.
My family and I prayed for my interview and other tests, asking that I would be selected for a job. With God’s grace, I was selected.
During training, I started to lose hope that I would make it through. But God comforted me with confidence and strength to overcome my situation. Against the odds, I made it through, bringing joy to me, my family, and my community.
God never leaves us in our struggles. When we depend on God, our rock and strong fortress, we find the hope and perseverance to wait patiently on God’s deliverance.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Faithful God, thank you for the ways you comfort and guide us through our struggles. Give us hope and patience as we trust in your will for our lives. Amen
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When I hold fast to God, I will find hope and strength.
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