DECEMBER 13 - THE DAY OF THE LORD
READ 2 Peter 3
Some people will scoff at the Day of the Lord, but we ought to purify ourselves for it.
INSIGHT
Most people agree that the world cannot last forever. Eventually the hydrogen in the sun will burn out, and the sun will grow cold, destroying the earth in the process. So how will the earth end? The Bible tells us that the day will come when the heavens and the earth will be destroyed by fire. We do not know when this will happen, but it will happen. Since all of us must face "the end" sometime, Peter writes that as we look forward to these things, we should accept salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Though we are not always consistent in our Christian walk, we can praise the Lord that He is always faithful to us:
Not to us, Lord, not to us,
But to your name give glory
Because of your faithful love,
Because of your truth.
You who fear the Lord,
Trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield.
But we will bless the Lord,
Both now and forever.
Hallelujah!
(Psalm 115:1, 11, 18).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Remember, Lord, your compassion
And your faithful love,
For they have existed from antiquity.
Do not remember the sins of my youth
Or my acts of rebellion;
In keeping with your faithful love, remember me
Because of your goodness, Lord
(Psalm 25:6-7).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Jesus answered, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him (John 14:23).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Teach us to number our days carefully
So that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.
Satisfy us in the morning with your faithful love
So that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days
(Psalm 90:12, 14).
Some people will scoff at the Day of the Lord, but we ought to purify ourselves for it.
INSIGHT
Most people agree that the world cannot last forever. Eventually the hydrogen in the sun will burn out, and the sun will grow cold, destroying the earth in the process. So how will the earth end? The Bible tells us that the day will come when the heavens and the earth will be destroyed by fire. We do not know when this will happen, but it will happen. Since all of us must face "the end" sometime, Peter writes that as we look forward to these things, we should accept salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Though we are not always consistent in our Christian walk, we can praise the Lord that He is always faithful to us:
Not to us, Lord, not to us,
But to your name give glory
Because of your faithful love,
Because of your truth.
You who fear the Lord,
Trust in the Lord!
He is their help and shield.
But we will bless the Lord,
Both now and forever.
Hallelujah!
(Psalm 115:1, 11, 18).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Remember, Lord, your compassion
And your faithful love,
For they have existed from antiquity.
Do not remember the sins of my youth
Or my acts of rebellion;
In keeping with your faithful love, remember me
Because of your goodness, Lord
(Psalm 25:6-7).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Jesus answered, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him (John 14:23).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Spiritual victory over sin
- Opportunities to serve the Lord in your home, office, or neighborhood
- Your activities for the day
Finally, offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Teach us to number our days carefully
So that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.
Satisfy us in the morning with your faithful love
So that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days
(Psalm 90:12, 14).
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