April 24th, 2024
by Steve Nehlsen
by Steve Nehlsen
Devotional
One of the realities of life is the uncertainty each day holds. Uncertainty surrounds us – in the challenges we face, what the weather will be like, the fluctuation of the economy, and so much more. The truth is we can approach uncertainty with either fear or faith. Faith allows us to step into all life can bring with the Word of God as our foundation in every situation.
God speaks through the prophet Isaiah about the holy confidence we can pray with every single day, “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I.” (Isaiah 58:9) There is never a time we call on God and He doesn’t answer. He is a God who responds to His people and answers our prayers.
Isaiah says further, “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
When we call on God, He responds and provides direction for our lives that will be refreshing, strengthening, and lead us to success. Jesus emphasized the certainty we can pray with in Mark 11:24: “I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” We see this theme throughout all of Scripture – when people call on God, He answers and does big things in our lives.
What uncertainties do you see in your life right now?
What uncertainties do you see in our community right now?
What uncertainties do you see in our nation right now?
What uncertainties do you see in our world right now?
Call to Him! Trust Him! He will do what is right and just. He will answer the prayers of His people. We humble ourselves before Him and call to Him, and He will answer.
God speaks through the prophet Isaiah about the holy confidence we can pray with every single day, “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I.” (Isaiah 58:9) There is never a time we call on God and He doesn’t answer. He is a God who responds to His people and answers our prayers.
Isaiah says further, “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
When we call on God, He responds and provides direction for our lives that will be refreshing, strengthening, and lead us to success. Jesus emphasized the certainty we can pray with in Mark 11:24: “I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” We see this theme throughout all of Scripture – when people call on God, He answers and does big things in our lives.
What uncertainties do you see in your life right now?
What uncertainties do you see in our community right now?
What uncertainties do you see in our nation right now?
What uncertainties do you see in our world right now?
Call to Him! Trust Him! He will do what is right and just. He will answer the prayers of His people. We humble ourselves before Him and call to Him, and He will answer.
Scripture
Isaiah 58:9
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I.
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Mark 11:24
I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I.
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
Mark 11:24
I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
Reflection
What God is saying to me today is:
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