DAILY DEVOTION - 2 JANUARY 2020

Good morning. Peace be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him." Psalm 4:3 NLT. Insight Godly means pious; reverencing God, and His character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, His character; conformed to God's law; devout; righteous; as, a godly life. David knew that God would hear him when he called and would answer him. We too can be confident that God listens to our prayers and answers when we call on him. Sometimes we think that God will not hear us because we have fallen short of his high standards for holy living. But if we have trusted Christ for salvation, God has forgiven us, and He will listen to us. He said, "He will never leave or forsake us." Challenge When you feel as though your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, remember that as a believer you have been set apart by God and that He loves you. He hears and answers, although His answers may not be what you expect. Look at your problems in the light of God's power instead of looking at God in the shadow of your problems. He promises us the Holy Spirit to dwell within us as a personal guide to live in obedience and righteousness. Are you striving for godliness? Because, "the Lord set apart the godly for Himself." May God bless and protect you all. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.