January 2 Devotion

Lectionary Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-11

"On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he (Solomon) sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the Lord had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel." 2 Chronicles 7:10 NKJV

One of the most common responses my freshmen college students experienced each fall was eagerness to escape the watchful eyes of their parents. To these students leaving home and moving into a dormitory with other young freedom seekers was a dream come true.

In contrast to that point of view was the little boy who, after wandering from his mother's side, soon found himself in the toy department. As he played happily on the floor with a bright yellow dump truck, his mother rushed over to him. "Bryan, I've been frantic. I had no idea where you were!" Unperturbed he looked up and said sweetly, "But Mama, you always know where I am. ...See, you're right here beside me."

For those of us who wander into the toy department and hope not to be discovered, we want to remember God views us through the lens of grace. That grace seeks to protect us as well as love us.

Written by Marilyn Meberg"Women of Faith Devotional Bible"

Please pray the Lord's Prayer.

Kay Lewis