Teens Devotionals

IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD

 

God is called by many names. He is the Lord our
Healer, our Provider and our Righteousness. He
also promises to be our Rescuer. And in this troubled world, that may very well be what we need Him to be most often.

But there are many Christians who never experience God's mighty rescuing power because, instead of walking closely with Him day by day, they wait until danger strikes to call upon Him. That just doesn't work. If you want God to rescue you in the bad times, you have to spend time with Him

    

"The Lord says, 'If someone loves
me, I will save him. I will protect
those who know me. They will
call to me, and I will answer them.
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue them and honor them."

Psalm 91:14,15

 

In the Good times. Why? Because God responds to your faith. Your faith, not your need, is
what causes Him to act on your behalf. And you'll never be able to develop that kind of faith
-that kind of trust and confidence in Him-if you don't spend enough time just getting to know 
Him.

First John 3:20-22 tells us that we can go to God without fear when we obey His com-
mands and do what pleases Him. If we only serve God halfheartedly, then we won't have
confidence that He will rescue us from trouble. When danger surrounds us, instead of being
filled with faith, we'll find ourselves paralyzed with faith.

Love and serve God with your whole heart. Walk closely with Him in the good times. Then,
when you need Him to be your Rescuer, you'll know without a doubt you can trust Him to
care for you. And He will!

 

Talk the Truth "I love and serve God with all my heart. He
is always there to protect and rescue me."
(Psalm 91:14,15)

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Study the Truth Psalm 108:1-6

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Read the Truth Genesis 27,28; Mathew 15

 

 

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This devotional was out of the book of "Over the Edge" by Kenneth & Gloria Copeland
Last Updated 4/16/01
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