The Upper Room 30th December 2023 Devotional || Worth the Effort
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for December 30, 2023 Message written by Jeong Pil-Seok (Seoul, South Korea). God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S READING
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God can use my efforts to spread the gospel.
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. – Proverbs 16:3 (NRSVUE)
I work as an editor on the publishing team for the Korean edition of The Upper Room. I edit the Korean translation of the devotional guide so that our readers may comprehend it with ease.
Over the years we’ve distributed the Korean edition to many readers for free, especially individuals in hospitals, military camps, and prisons. A few years ago a generous donor began supporting our effort to distribute The Upper Room to multiple prisons across South Korea.
One day at work, I received a call from a person saying he was moved by the message of the devotional guide and asking where to buy it. I asked him, “How did you get to know The Upper Room?” He replied, “A few days ago I was released from prison, where I often read it.”
After the call I was overcome with emotion and could hardly say a word. I gave thanks that our efforts and the donor’s good intentions were bearing fruit. I don’t know what that caller’s life has been like, but I firmly believe that his life will be better than before and closer to God with The Upper Room as a companion.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Lord of hope, help us not to become weary in sharing your love with others. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who support The Upper Room
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