The Upper Room Devotional 17th August 2023
The Upper Room Devotional 17th August 2023, Thursday Message by Mihiri de Silva (Sri Lanka)
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TOPIC: Time with Christ
TODAY’S READING
John 1:35-42
“Come,” [Jesus] replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. – John 1:39 (NIV)
The Upper Room Devotional 17th August 2023 MESSAGE:
My job requires me to interact with many people, and that demands a lot of patience. I constantly have to keep in mind that the Lord has called me for this purpose, and therefore it is my responsibility. Because a project I was working on was nearing completion, the workload on a particular day was heavy. I was unable to cope because I was continually faced with questions from others. I felt no peace within me, and I was agitated.
During that week, I was reading John 1 where Andrew was looking for the place where Jesus was staying. Jesus’ reply to Andrew in John 1:39 challenged me. At the end of my reading time, I paused and asked myself, What am I searching for? During this time, the Holy Spirit reminded me that I should stop and rest at the feet of Jesus, so I spent some time in meditation. This quality time I spent with Christ blessed me with calm and renewed my faith. The peace in my mind enabled me to think clearly, and I saw how to address the issues at work. This experience reminded me that when I spend time meditating on God’s word, I can find peace that surpasses understanding.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Jesus, amid all our responsibilities, guide us to spend quiet time at your feet and listen to your voice. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
When I spend time at the feet of Jesus, I am sure to find peace and comfort.
PRAYER FOCUS
For patience
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