Morning & Evening: Morning Devo Tuesday October 3 2023
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
— Hebrews 1:14
Morning Thought
Angels are the unseen attendants of the saints of God; they bear us up in their hands, lest we dash our foot against a stone. Loyalty to their Lord leads them to take a deep interest in the children of his love; they rejoice over the return of the prodigal to his father’s house below, and they welcome the advent of the believer to the King’s palace above. In olden times the sons of God were favoured with their visible appearance, and at this day, although unseen by us, heaven is still opened, and the angels of God ascend and descend upon the Son of man, that they may visit the heirs of salvation. Seraphim still fly with live coals from off the altar to touch the lips of men greatly beloved. If our eyes could be opened, we should see horses of fire and chariots of fire about the servants of the Lord; for we have come to an innumerable company of angels, who are all watchers and protectors of the seed-royal. Spenser’s line is no poetic fiction, where he sings-
“How oft do they with golden pinions cleave
The flitting skies, like flying pursuivant
Against foul fiends to aid us militant!”
To what dignity are the chosen elevated when the brilliant courtiers of heaven become their willing servitors! Into what communion are we raised since we have intercourse with spotless celestials! How well are we defended since all the twenty- thousand chariots of God are armed for our deliverance! To whom do we owe all this? Let the Lord Jesus Christ be for ever endeared to us, for through him we are made to sit in heavenly places far above principalities and powers. He it is whose camp is round about them that fear him; he is the true Michael whose foot is upon the dragon. All hail, Jesus! thou Angel of Jehovah’s presence, to thee this family offers its morning vows.
“He himself hath suffered being tempted.”
— Hebrews 2:18
Evening Devotional:
Scripture: Hebrews 2:18 (KJV) “He himself hath suffered being tempted.”
Devotional:
As we draw the day to a close, let us reflect on the profound truth in Hebrews 2:18—our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, has not only sympathized with our temptations but has experienced them Himself. He willingly walked the path of temptation, yet He remained without sin. In His humanity, Jesus understands the struggles and trials we face daily.
In times of temptation, it’s comforting to know that we serve a God who empathizes with our weaknesses. He’s not a distant deity but a compassionate Savior who can relate to our battles. He knows the lure of sin, the weight of trials, and the allure of the world.
With this understanding, let us bring our prayer points for October 3, 2023:
- Gracious Lord, we come before You, thankful for the empathy You extend to us in times of temptation. We acknowledge that You know our struggles intimately.
- Heavenly Father, in moments of weakness, grant us the strength to resist temptation, just as Your Son, Jesus, did when He walked on this earth.
- Lord, help us to look to Jesus as our perfect example, trusting that through Him, we can overcome the trials and temptations that come our way.
- We pray for discernment and wisdom to recognize and avoid the snares of temptation, and for the guidance of Your Holy Spirit in our daily choices.
- Lord, as this day ends, we commit our concerns and challenges into Your hands. May we find peace and rest, knowing that You are our refuge in times of temptation.
- We lift up all those who are struggling with various temptations and trials. May they find solace in the understanding that they have a Savior who empathizes with their struggles.
As we conclude this day, let us take solace in the knowledge that we serve a Savior who understands our weaknesses, has overcome temptation, and is ready to help us in our time of need. Amen.
