Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope | Day 4

Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope | Day 4

{ December 3 }

WHOM SHALL I FEAR?

Psalm 27:1–6 (NIV)

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? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

REFLECTION

In the midst of the fray and fury, keep your eyes on Jesus. He is fighting for you. Emmanuel is near. Though accusations fly and the enemy assaults your thoughts, though people try to cut you down and drag your name through the mud, though schemes are launched and temptations roar, though your flesh fails and screams for revenge—your hope is in the One who fights for you. You are safe in God’s love and in the power of His mighty name.

PRAYER

Father, in the middle of the storm I am setting my hope on You. You fight for me and You are greater than all my enemies. Nothing I face today is more powerful than You. You are the solid ground beneath my feet. Thank You for surrounding those who surround me. Give me peace in the presence of my enemies, knowing that You see me and defend me in Your love. Amen.

An Advent Journey - Day 3

{ December 2 }

COMPASSION OVER CONSUMPTION

Today we pause to embrace the spirit of Christmas.

(Acts 20:35b)

In the words of the Lord Jesus Himself, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

PRAYER

Father, I thank You that You are a giver and not a taker, and You have given so freely to me. Help me see how much I have in You. Please give me the opportunity today to share with someone else what You have so freely entrusted to me. Amen.

Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope | Day 2

Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope | Day 2

{ December 1 }

SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND

Psalm 27:7–14 (NIV)

Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek His face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. Teach me your way, LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

REFLECTION

God is not hiding from you. Yet to find Him you must patiently seek Him out. Just like you, God wants to be pursued. He wants to know that you believe He is worth searching for. Many say they can’t find God; that they can’t hear His voice. But if you want to be near God you must create space to seek Him. If you want to know Him, you must start by telling Him. Open His Word and set your gaze on Him. You’ll discover that He is worth far more than whatever you invest in the search.

his content was excerpted from Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope.