THE UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL 4 JUNE 2024, TUESDAY MESSAGE
TOPIC: Provision in the Desert
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 111:1-10
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:4 (NRSVUE)
TODAY’S MESSAGE
We were stranded in a small town in the middle of the desert. Our bus had broken down after our second day of travel to Mexico, and we had no idea what to do or where to spend the night. Everyone kept telling me that I shouldn’t worry and that God would provide, but I couldn’t help but feel scared and helpless. But then God did respond in amazing ways.
We befriended an employee at a fast-food restaurant who had recently turned to Christ. He connected us with his congregation, and they decided to allow us to sleep in their church and provided a free breakfast and lunch. One family even let us swim in their pool. We then went on our way, thankful and blessed.
God provided us with people who were willing to sacrifice their time, energy, and money to support us when we could not support ourselves. This story makes me thankful that God is near and hears our prayers. Now, whenever I begin to doubt God, I think about my adventure when God answered our prayers for help in miraculous ways.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear God, help us to have faith and confidence in you whenever we are scared and helpless. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When all seems lost, God will provide.
PRAYER FOCUS
Stranded travelers
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 4 June 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