Psalm 68:19 (ESV)“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.” Martin Luther once said that faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that we would stake our lives on it a thousand times. Psalm 68:19 reminds us of this Read more…
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” In this verse, King David captures the beauty of true fellowship. Unity among believers is a gift from God, reflecting His love and goodness. Just as God exists in perfect unity within the Holy Trinity, He desires that Read more…
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”— Galatians 1:10 (ESV) Devotion: In Galatians 1:10, Paul speaks boldly about his allegiance: he seeks Read more…
“But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress.” ReflectionIn Psalm 59, David is under attack from his enemies. Yet, despite the trials, he Read more…
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” In this beautiful and comforting verse, the psalmist reminds us of God’s nearness to those who suffer. Lutheran theology emphasizes God’s love and grace, especially toward those who are most in need. Psalm 34:18 speaks directly to Read more…
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” Devotion: In this verse, we are invited to “taste and see” the goodness of the Lord. This isn’t just a call to observe from a distance; it’s a call to experience God’s Read more…
Verse:“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 (ESV) Reflection: This verse is part of Jesus’ Beatitudes, the opening of His Sermon on the Mount. It speaks to a deep spiritual truth about the condition of the heart. To be “pure in heart” is Read more…
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” In this verse, Paul gives us one of the most comforting commands in Scripture: “Do not be anxious about anything.” This instruction is not just about positive Read more…
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” In this second Beatitude, Jesus speaks directly to those who experience sorrow and grief. Mourning in this context extends beyond personal loss to include the mourning over sin, brokenness, and the pain in the world. Our Lutheran understanding of this Read more…
Scripture: “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”— Philippians 1:9-10 (ESV) Devotion: In these verses, Paul’s prayer for the Philippians Read more…