THE UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL 20 AUGUST 2024, TUESDAY MESSAGE
TOPIC: Do Not Fear
Today’s Reading
Psalm 27:1-14
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The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1 (NIV)
Today’s Message
My first posting in the church was at a rural church with almost one hundred members. I was new to ministry and not yet ordained. One of the members of the church was powerful, rich, and had a strong position in the conference. He did not want his position or the way he ran the church committee to be challenged. When I felt called by God to object to his actions, he exercised his full authority and power. For months my salary was not paid. My close colleagues and friends warned me about the consequences I would face if I continued to challenge this person, and my own parents even told me to withdraw.
Depressed, broken, and weary, I sought the Lord’s guidance with all my heart. Within two days I felt uplifted and more courageous. I was not ashamed or dismayed. The Lord helped me and in due time seated me before my enemies (see Ps. 23:5). I thank the Lord, who tells us in scripture not to fear, for he is with us.
Today’s Prayer
God of all strength, you have molded and made us. We ask that you give us spirits of courage to do your will. Amen.
Thought for the Day
I need not fear because God is with me in every situation.
Prayer Focus
New pastors
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 20 August 2024 Message. The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. The meditations are stories of real people working to live faithfully with the Bible as their touchstone. Every day, readers of The Upper Room around the world read the same story in many different languages and pray the same prayer together. Read More
