“This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your word has revived me.”
Psalm 119:50 (New American Standard Version)
As I write these devotionals, I’m spending time with a dear friend who keeps prolonged vigil over his dying wife. It’s been a strain on the family’s energy, strength, and spirit. There’s little that I, of myself, can do to revive them. But I can share rich, comforting truths of God’s Word. “The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary” (Isaiah 50:4). “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3).
And what does this Word promise? “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall” (Psalm 55:22). “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; … they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:29-31).
God’s Word is real in our lives and has the power to revive us on our journey.
And what does this Word promise? “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall” (Psalm 55:22). “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; … they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:29-31).
God’s Word is real in our lives and has the power to revive us on our journey.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 55:1-2, 22-23
Insight
Thank God for the times His Word has revived you. Is there someone who needs His reviving Word from you today?
Bible In A Year
- Job 1-2
- Psalm 43
- Luke 6
