The Upper Room Devotional 22nd August 2024: Good News
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Topic: Good News
Wayne Greenawalt (Illinois, USA)
Today’s Reading
Luke 2:8-20
Thought for the Day
God’s gift of salvation is the best news.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11 (NIV)
The Upper Room Devotional 22nd August 2024 Message:
Watching the evening news can be troubling. More often than not, the news reports what’s wrong with the world — crime, war, or natural disasters. However, one news program I regularly watch features events that are inspiring — unselfish acts of kindness, humanitarian aid efforts, and medical breakthroughs. In a world where so much is troubling, it is heartening to hear good news.
The best news the world has ever received is the good news of salvation Christ offers. Jesus came to us to establish a spiritual kingdom and point the way to God. This is good news for everyone. Whoever we are, whatever our race, nationality, or social standing, we can experience the new life Christ offers by acknowledging our need and accepting God’s gift of salvation.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, in times when we are overwhelmed by troubling news, help us to focus on the good news of salvation and the new life you offer us. We pray the prayer you taught us, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:9-13, NIV). Amen.
Prayer Focus
Those discouraged by bad news
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