Devotion

Lord, We Abide In You
 
2 John 1:9 (NLT) Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
 
The teachings of Jesus have a place and a purpose in everything we are involved with. We know that our God is to have first place in all matters of life. So – what can we do to ensure ourselves that we keep God first and not move ahead of Him – particularly if we are a part of a group of people who don’t care if they move ahead of God? WE KEEP GOD FIRST. We do this by praying on behalf of the whole for His guidance and for His will to be done in the matter. We keep God first by praying for Him to intervene in the hearts and minds of everyone involved so that things will work out for everyone’s good. WE ABIDE IN THE LORD, even when we have to do it alone. In times of uncertainty - we can be sure that we’re more than enough with God - and in Him we shall abide.