Devotional for Friday April 1, 2022
Morning Nahum 1:1-15
Noon Psalm 19
Evening Nahum 2:1-13
The institution of the Passover teaches us that it was not enough to kill the Passover lamb for God to pass over the Israelites, but that they had to apply the lamb’s blood to their doors. If the Israelites had omitted this, the lamb would have been of no use to them. A renowned theologian once pointed out that "while Christ is far from us and we remain separated from him, everything he suffered and did for the redemption of the human lineage is of no use to us, nor does it benefit us in the slightest." You must look to the Lamb that was pierced for you and embrace it by faith as your only protection against the wrath of God. Faith is the instrument by which the blood of Christ’s is applied to you. Scripture says that Moses "by faith kept the Passover and the shedding of blood, so that he who killed the firstborn should not touch them" (Hebrews 11:28). Moses trusted only in God's provision that night. Christ is God's provision for your salvation. Today, if you knock at his door in humble faith, you will find plenty of room in his house for you, and when God sees his blood, he will pass you by.
Written by Juan Daniel de la Vega,
Translated by Maria Elena Cardona
Morning Nahum 1:1-15
Noon Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, 5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Evening Nahum 2:1-13
Prayer Guide: [Cuba-Manuel Lazo] and [Venezuela-Maracay]
The Challange for the Month: Search for scriptures that describe God's character, and then take time to do a Bible study to reflect on how you can apply those characteristics in your own life. Remember that you are an ambassador of God who should strive to represent him in a worthy manner. Find out what are the requirements God has for those who are citizens of HIS kingdom. Apply those requirements in your life and pray daily for these things.
Annual Bible reading: 1 Kings 6, 7, 8
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