Day 127 · May 7
A devotional for today
Today’s readings
- Old Testament: 1 SAMUEL 1:1-2:21
- New Testament: JOHN 5:1-23
- Psalm: PSALM 105:37-45
- Proverb: PROVERBS 14:28-29
Old Testament
Hannah pours out her grief to God, receives Samuel, and gives him back to the LORD. Her song celebrates God who raises the lowly.
New Testament
Jesus heals a man who has been disabled for many years and declares His unique relationship with the Father.
Psalm
God brought Israel out with joy and kept His covenant promises.
Proverb
Patience shows understanding; quick temper displays folly.
Discover
Hannah's God raises the helpless, and Jesus tells a helpless man to rise. The Son does the Father's work and gives life.
Reflect
Where have I stopped expecting Jesus to meet me because the struggle has lasted so long?
Fellowship
Pray for someone carrying a long-standing burden.
Prayer
Father, thank You for seeing the lowly. Jesus, speak life and courage into the places where I feel stuck. Amen.
Live
Do the next faithful thing Jesus puts in front of you.