Devotional for Sunday, November 20, 2016
“By the Light of His Face”
by Dona Hake
Psalm 89:15 The Voice translation
“How happy are those who have
“How happy are those who have
learned how to praise You;
those who journey through
those who journey through
life by the light of Your face.”
I just loved the translation of this particular scripture. It makes me think more about how my life here on this earth is a journey. Some days the journey is smooth and some days the journey is just full of unexpected things that try to hinder me. The important thing about the journey is knowing that He has promised to be right there beside us, He would never leave us, and He leads us by the light of His face!
In those times in which the journey gets rough we must purpose to keep our perspective. Now unto Him that has called us to not be shaken or moved by what we see with our natural eyes. He has called us to the life of faith, and believing before we see. There may be times that you do not feel like praising Him in the storm but you must command your soul to rise up from hopelessness and be encouraged. When you do this, you begin to praise Him regardless of what is going on around you. Oh the blessing of experiencing the peace that passes all understanding and the joy that is unspeakable because you have chosen to dwell in the hiding place of your Lord.
We serve a God that is absolute light, life and love. As we stay in His presence there will be a fullness of joy. As we walk closely beside Him we can have absolute confidence that even though this world is dark, our journey will be illuminated by Him as He goes before us. I love this awesome quote that reminds me to stick real close to Jesus at all times!
“The closer you walk with God,
the less anything can get
between you and Him.”
the less anything can get
between you and Him.”
May we meditate today on how we need to stay close beside Him at all times. Keep your head high and your eyes focused straight ahead for He is the light that illuminates your path. Allow that light of His countenance to illuminate your journey, and walk in expectancy of all the good things He desires to do for you today!!!