Happy Reformation Day! How fitting that Psalm 43 speaks to us about God's light and truth. Thank God today that God used Martin Luther to mightily proclaim the Biblical teaching that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone as revealed in Scripture alone.
Read Psalm 43
We pray in the psalm today, "Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me." We pray these words, and I think it is impossible not to remember that Jesus said, "I AM the Light of the world." Also, "I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
So when we pray for Light and Truth, we pray for none other than the Savior of the world, the Son of God, to speak to us and show us the way. In fact, his Word, which we correctly call Holy Scripture is also often called the light and the truth. What a privilege it is, therefore, to be able to hear it, read it, study, learn, memorize it, and let it change our lives. Indeed we are changed from believing a lie (from the father of lies the Devil) to believing the Truth. We are changed from death to Life. What a most precious gift we are given.
Why, therefore, are we downcast? Why is our soul in turmoil? Hope in God. He has proven that he is trustworthy. He has shown this clearly to us in our lifetime. He shows it clearly to Joseph as well:
Read Genesis 46
Ask Yourself:
What are some lying voices in my life that are claiming to be the truth?
Who is giving terrible direction in my life claiming to be our light and direction?
With what particular concern are you especially needing Christ's guidance today?
Pray:
You are the truth; Your Word alone
True wisdom can impart;
You only can inform the mind
And purify the heart.
(LSB 526:2)
Study with me Monday,
Pastor Jon
Soli Deo Gloria!
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