THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 16TH MARCH 2025, SUNDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 16th March 2025 written by Wolfgang Bernhardt (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
TOPIC: New Strength
Today’s Reading
Matthew 26:36-46
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. – Psalm 18:32 (NIV)
It was a terrible night. Something had triggered the memory of hurts from long ago. I couldn’t fall asleep as I replayed these crushing experiences in my mind. Since I couldn’t sleep, I read
Matthew 26:36-46 which describes Jesus’ agonizing prayers in the garden of Gethsemane.
Strangely, I was comforted that Jesus’ closest friends — Peter, James, and John — couldn’t support him because they fell asleep. This prompted me to go back to bed, and thankfully I slept another few hours.
But when I woke up at 6 a.m., I could hardly stand. My wife and I had to leave soon for church since I was in the choir. I worried that in this wobbly state I wouldn’t be able to sing. Then I remembered a verse from a psalm I had read a few days before: “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” In the midst of troubles, God gave David strength. A sense of calm came over me and I felt a new vigor, trusting that what God had done for David, God would do for me.
Today’s Prayer
Merciful God, when we feel completely drained, thank you for giving us strength. Amen.
Thought for the Day
When I ask for help, God will renew my strength.
Prayer Focus
Those unable to sleep soundly
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