Episode 1196 - Jarvis Kingston Today ask God to help you trust His guidance, even when the road is difficult or inconvenient. Psalm 23:6 ❤️

Jarvis Kingston

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 23:6
Sometimes the hardest journeys lead us exactly where God needs us to be.
Take time to find joy in God’s creation today. A starry night sky, snowfall, the smell of pine. Remind yourself of God’s presence and faithfulness.
Inspired by Matthew 2:10
Forced by Caesar’s decree, Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem just as Mary is about to give birth. Despite the hardship, God uses this unexpected journey to fulfill His promises, showing us His plans are always in motion.
STORY
Bible in a Year: The Decree
Scripture
If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
Matthew 16:24
Have you ever faced a sudden change of plans that felt impossible to manage?
Caesar’s decree for a census disrupted Mary and Joseph’s lives right when they needed stability most. Pregnant and nearing her time, Mary had to leave her home and journey to Bethlehem. What might have seemed like a bureaucratic inconvenience was, in reality, part of God’s divine plan. This journey, though challenging, was essential to fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
How often do we see life’s unexpected demands as obstacles, rather than as opportunities God might use for good?
Mary and Joseph’s story reminds us that, even in our disruptions and difficult paths, God is directing our steps toward something meaningful. Is there a challenge in your life that God might be using to draw you closer to His purpose?
Pray today for the faith to see God’s hand guiding you, even when the way is tough.
REFLECTION
Think about a time when life took you in an unexpected direction. Mary and Joseph’s journey teaches us that sometimes our challenges serve a greater purpose we can’t yet see.
Today, ask God to help you trust His guidance, even when the road is difficult or inconvenient. Reflect on how you can embrace each step, knowing He may be leading you toward something more significant than you imagine.
Help others discover God's life-changing love.
Let’s help bring hope, healing, and the truth of Jesus to those searching for a personal relationship with Him.
PRAYER
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
PSALM 23:6
Dear Heavenly Father we are reminded of Your enduring love. Your love reaches out to us despite our foolishness, mistakes, and failures. Your goodness and mercy are not limited to the perfect moments but stretch into the margins of our lives, covering us with grace when we falter. Thank You for the assurance that no matter where we wander, Your goodness and mercy are never far behind, ready to restore, heal, and guide us back to Your embrace.
May our hearts be filled with gratitude for Your unfailing love, Your patience, and the hope we find in our Savior.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.🙏🏾
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