January 28, 2025

WHO IS MY SUPPORT?

Sirach 34:15-17

Blessed is the soul of a man who fears the Lord.
To whom does he look? And who is his support?
The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love Him.
He is a powerful protection and a strong support:
A shelter from the burning heat,
A shelter from the noonday sun,
A guard from stumbling,
And help from a fall.
He raises up the soul
And gives light to the eyes.
He gives healing, life, and blessing.

Encouraging Words

As a follower of Christ, I trust and respect my Lord. I believe in who He is and what He stands for. I am also saddened to see so much activity in the world today that is so contradictory to His teachings and yet proclaiming to be doing these activities in His name. Lord, have mercy. As I read through this passage, I am reminded how blessed I am because I do trust and respect Him. I know that He is always watching over me. He is my powerful and strong support, even in these crazy, hostile times. He is my shelter from the burning heat and the noonday sun. He guards my feet from stumbling and falling as long as I stay on His path. He lifts me up when I do veer and stumble. And He gives me light in the darkness, healing, life, and blessing. Glory be to God!