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Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. ~James 1:12~ Perseverance is defined as a continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. Over the last two years we have faced numerous difficulties, failures, and opposi...

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24 ~ For me, like many others, it is hard to fathom all that has transpired over the past year. We have all been tested, our limits stretched, normal flipped upside-down, routines thrown aside, and so much more. And yet, one truth has always remained; our God lives and reigns throu...

The Sheep and the Shepherd Sixth Wednesday in Lent - March 31, 2021 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want (Psalm 23:1) LSB 454 Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle (Verse 3 of this week's hymn served as inspiration for today's devotion.) Shepherd. This very simple, almost elementary word, portrays a meaning for us as sinful, yet forgiven people. T...

Perfect Timing Sixth Tuesday in Lent - March 30, 2021 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (Galatians 4:4-5) LSB 454 Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle (Verse 2 of this week's hymn served as inspi...

Sixth Monday in Lent - March 29, 2021 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. (Galatians 3:13-14) LSB 454 Si...

How Much is Enough? Sixth Saturday in Lent - March 27, 2021 "Jesus looked at His disciples and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" (Matthew 19:26) LSB 425 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Verse 4 of this week's hymn served as inspiration for today's devotion.) At various times in the Gospels, people come up to...

The 'Te Deum' Overture Sixth Sunday in Lent - March 28, 2021 'Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem. The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.' (Isaiah 52:9-10) LSB 454 S...

"Love so Amazing, so divine" Sixth Wednesday in Lent - March 24, 2021 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7) LSB 425 When I Survey the Wo...

By His Wounds Fifth Tuesday in Lent - March 23, 2021 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe." (John 20:27) But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and wi...

The Essence of Value Fifth Monday in Lent - March 22, 2021 "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world." (Galatians 6:14) LSB 425 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Verse 2 of this week's hymn served as inspiration for today's devotion.) If I were to say to you,...