Daily Bible Reading - Tuesday - December 22nd

Now that we are closing in on the end of the year it seems like some of us are growing weary and tired.  In anything we do God is always there to empower us with His strength so that we can finish the race strong.  God wants us to finish strong so that we can begin the new race (New Year) running full speed.  God did a lot in our lives in 2009, I can hardly wait for 2010 to see what God has in store for us, I know it’s gonna be great that’s why I want to finish strong and head into next year at full speed.  I know in our lives God has been speaking to us about several areas so I can tell it’s gonna be a busy year next year but that’s how I love it. 

Today’s Reading

Zechariah 2:1-3:10
Revelation 13:1-18
Psalm 141:1-10
Proverbs 30:18-20

Daily Devotional

"But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount to up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired"
(Isaiah 40:31, AMP)

Do you sometimes feel like there is so much on your plate that you are constantly running to get it all done? There are seasons when we need to go the extra mile and give it our all, and there are seasons to rest and rejuvenate. I love what today's scripture tells us—that during those times when it's necessary; we can run and not grow weary!

What are you facing that seems to be taking all your energy? Wait on the Lord today. Expect, look for, and hope in Him. The Bible promises that when you live with expectancy, when you stay hopeful, when you make preparations for the goodness of God, you'll rise up higher. Your strength will be renewed. In other words, you will overcome life's challenges.

You may have difficulties today, but if you can just get up every morning expecting God to turn it around, staying positive and hopeful; then God promises you will rise up higher into the strength and victory He has in store for you.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Father God, thank You for giving me Your strength and power. I receive it right now, by putting my trust and hope in You. I know that with You all things are possible. In Jesus' Name. Amen"