Thurs., 9/13/18 Devotion (2 Sam. 8:6b)

Today's encouragement comes from 2 Samuel 8:6b, where we read these words:

" . . . The LORD preserved David wherever he went."

This phrase is repeated, in 2 Sam. 8:14b. They are encouraging words, espe-cially since David was involved in warfare, and the taking of land, etc. When we are engaged in difficult and dangerous activity, it is always a great comfort to know that "The Lord preserves" us, His churchmen.

Therefore, let us act with boldness and courage this day—recognizing that the God of heaven and earth sustains, protects, and provides for us, Christ’s church. May our hearts be strengthened by the grace of Jesus, and may our faith in Him buoy us up, even against the strongest foes we may have to face today.

[Puritan quote of the day: "All the riches of the world, or the honors and plea-sure of it, all the learning, the power, and the policy of the world, all the world-ly titles and distinctions cannot make the sinful creature happy or do him any good.” —Jonathan Edwards, in his sermon, "Christ is the Christian's All"]