Christ Church Daily Devotion Feb 1 2024

The Daily Devotion for February 1st, 2024 focuses on Psalm chapter 31. The psalmist describes God as a refuge and asks for deliverance. They express trust in God and hatred towards idols. The main idea is that God is our shelter and security in a world filled with troubles and distractions. We should turn to God for protection and remain faithful, as He will always be faithful to us. The psalm connects to the Lord's prayer and encourages us to seek deliverance from evil by keeping God as our fortress. The suggested worship option is to ask God for help in remaining steadfast and finding refuge in Him. Welcome to Christ Church's Daily Devotion for February 1st, 2024. Today we will be reading from Psalm chapter 31, verses 1 through 8. And you, Lord, I have taken refuge. Let me never be put to shame. Deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me. Come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name, lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, and you are my refuge. Into your hands I commit my spirit. Deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. I hate those who cling to worthless idols. As for me, I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. You have not given me into the hands of the enemy, but have set my feet in a spacious place. The psalmist names God as our refuge from powers that tear at our peace and distract us. We are invited to know him as our rock and fortress, a sheltering presence when we feel overwhelmed by a world full of wars, despair, disappointments, and hurt. It's a mistake to think shelter happens just by getting close to other people. Although friends certainly are important, only God provides security for the troubled and confused soul. The world can tear at our hearts and get us off the right path. We need God as our refuge. Nothing less will do. We cannot always be faithful and true to God, but God will always be faithful and true to us. Amid all of life's uncertainties, when people let you down, turn to God, who is your rock and fortress. Remember what the psalmist said, into your hands I commit my spirit. Deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. This psalm goes right along with the part of the Lord's prayer that says, Deliver us from evil. If we remain faithful and keep God as our fortress, it will help keep us from evil. Your personal worship option today is, O faithful God of truth, help us to keep you as our rock and our fortress. Help us to take refuge in you and lean on your everlasting arms. Amen.