May 24 2025

Today's Bible Verse

But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

Today's Bible study

In Psalm 37, King David writes about how sometimes it seems like the wicked prosper while the righteous struggle. The Psalm promises that justice will come, that God will remember those who sought and tried to be faithful to Him. The verse shows us that God is our strength in times of trouble and that the righteous are saved through Him. Let's think about what that means.

The beginning of the verse says, "the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord," which means that God promises to save those who are righteous. If we continue to seek and serve Him, even when it seems like we're suffering, He will continue to be with us and help us. We can have confidence that the Lord will encourage and help us to remain faithful to the end.

The second half of the verse says that God is our strength in times of trouble. This means He will be with us when we are facing difficult times. He does not disappear when we are in pain, nor does He hide when we are suffering. Rather, He cares about us so much that He will be right next to us.

God also promises to hear our prayers when we face trouble. He expects us to call out to Him, and when we do, He will gladly help us. While we might not actually escape trouble, He will comfort us and encourage our hearts and spirits in Him as we pray.

Finally, we can look to the hope that we have in our future. We know that one day all sin will be defeated once and for all, and all pain and suffering will be no more. We will live with God in Heaven, a perfect kingdom for His glory. This life and our troubles are fleeting; eternity with God lasts forever.

Each of these truths about God—that He is with us, hears our prayers, and promises eternity with Him—gives us strength in times of trouble. They put our suffering into perspective, reminding us that the most important parts of our lives are never in jeopardy. God will always be faithful, true, and just, and He is our salvation and strength forever.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my strength at all times. Thank you for being my salvation and for sustaining me always. I love you, Lord, and I am so grateful that you are with me in all circumstances. In Jesus' name, amen.

May 23 2025

Yesterday's Bible Verse

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel.:

Yesterday's Bible study

In today's verse, the Apostle Paul writes to the church in Colossae. He reminds them of the hope that they have in Heaven, which they learned about when they heard the Gospel. Today, we'll consider how the Gospel brings us hope, wherever we are in life.

Why does the Gospel bring you hope? For me, I'm reminded that I don't need to have my whole life figured out, that the Lord is trustworthy, and that I am loved for reasons that will never change. These truths comfort and assure me that even when things get difficult, the Lord is always with me. There is nothing I can face or experience that will take Him away from me. Regardless of what happens, my hope in Jesus will never let me down. All of these are reasons to find hope in the Gospel today.

Paul assured the Colossians of hope laid up for them in Heaven, and the same is true for us today. We know that God will be in Heaven; that there will be no sin, pain, or suffering; and that it will last for all eternity. Heaven is a place of eternal peace, an active place where people work for the glory of God; a place without the contamination of all the sin in today's world. When you feel yourself becoming discouraged about the world, sin, or suffering, try to remember the promises of God that tell us a better day is coming.

Having hope for better days also gives us strength to carry on right now. We do not have to wait until Heaven to enjoy its pleasures; we can take advantage of the hope it gives us today! When we are discouraged, for instance, we can remember God. When we are tired, or sick, or afraid, we can turn to God. We can think about the future we are promised and live each day in anticipatory hope of the many good things to come for those who love the Lord.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, I am so grateful for the hope that is laid up for me in Heaven. Thank you for all of the great promises that bring me comfort and security in you above all else. Thank you for the truth of the Gospel, which fills me with hope and assurance of your great love for me. In Jesus' name, amen.

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