The Upper Room 20 February 2024 Devotional: Offering Hope
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for February 20th, 2024 Message written by Golda Dilema (Cavite, Philippines). God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S READING
Luke 7:11-17
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
With God, I can always have hope.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12 (NIV)
In Luke 7, Jesus saw the widow’s grief as the body of her only son was being carried away. Jesus understood her deep sorrow and comforted her. But nobody was prepared for what Jesus did next. He did the impossible — he raised her son from the dead. Everyone was surprised and amazed. But Jesus did not perform this miracle just to impress the people. The mother felt hopeless, and Jesus gave her hope.
We all experience loss, be it the death of a loved one, a broken heart, or an unfulfilled dream. Whatever we are going through, God is aware of our situation. Do not lose heart, for God is with us. In time, God will wipe away our tears, open other doors for us, and bring new joy to our lives. Just as Jesus comforted the widow and brought her new joy and hope, he will comfort us and offer us hope too.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Loving God, thank you for knowing our joys and our sorrows. Comfort us and give us courage, helping us to stay strong and to have hope in you. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who feel hopeless
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