The UPPER ROOM Devotional 4th November 2023: God of All
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for 4th November 2023 Message written by Billie I. Reynolds (Oregon, USA). God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S TOPIC: GOD OF ALL
Billie I. Reynolds (Oregon, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Romans 10:11-17
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God’s saving grace is for all.
There is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. – Romans 10:12 (NRSVUE)
I live in a facility for independent-living older adults. Religion here is represented by Catholics, Mormons, various Protestants, and a few agnostics. One day, when the Catholic group was celebrating Mass with a young priest, I met and talked with him briefly. And I enjoyed our visit.
Another day, while I was talking with a woman who is Mormon and who had suffered a serious illness, she told me how the Lord had been walking with her in her trouble.
When I was growing up, it was not common for people to talk about their church’s theology or style of worship with people of other denominations. Perhaps we assumed that our church conducted services the right way and others were simply ignorant.
At this senior facility we have grown older and wiser. We encourage one another and know that the Lord’s saving grace is for everyone. After all, some blessings that come with age are often overlooked; and the ability to respect others’ beliefs and faith in our Lord is one of them. God is good indeed!
TODAY’S PRAYER
O Lord, guide each of us in our daily relationships with others wherever we are. Encourage us to love others and respect their faith. If someone does not know your love and forgiveness, give us the wisdom and courage to share your grace lovingly with them. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Residents in senior facilities
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