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Devotional 9.25.26


September 25 – Remember the God Who Saves

Psalm 40:1–3

I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.

 

Scripture Reading – Joshua 5:10-6:27

Psalm 40 begins with David remembering how God met him in a place of waiting and trouble: “I waited patiently for the LORD.” God lifted him from the pit, set his feet on solid ground, and gave him a new song. Joshua 5–6 gives us another picture of God’s faithfulness. Israel celebrates Passover, remembering how God rescued them from Egypt, and then watches God give them victory at Jericho—not through their strength, but through obedient faith.

 

Communion gives us a similar opportunity to remember. As we take the bread and cup, we remember that our salvation rests not in what we have accomplished, but in what Christ has accomplished for us. Like Israel at Passover, we look back and remember God's deliverance. Like Joshua, we look forward in faith, trusting the God who keeps His promises. Our remembrance becomes worship, gratitude, and renewed obedience.

 

These songs draw our eyes toward the same hope: God has done what we could never do for ourselves. “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” reminds us that Jesus is our lasting hope, not only when life is good, but when suffering, uncertainty, and death confront us. “Welcome Home” points us toward the gracious welcome we have in Christ. Because of His work, those who belong to Him are brought from wandering and separation into the presence of God. “All Sufficient Merit” reminds us that our standing before God does not depend upon our merit, performance, or accomplishments. Christ alone is sufficient. “Turn Your Eyes” brings all of these truths together: when we look away from ourselves and toward Jesus, we see the One who has secured our salvation and gives us hope for today and eternity.

 

Further reading: Exodus 12:1–14; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Hebrews 12:1–3

 

Reflection Questions:

1.     What has God done in your life that you need to intentionally remember and give thanks for?

2.     Where do you need to turn your eyes away from yourself and your circumstances and back toward Christ?

 

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You that my hope does not rest in my performance, but in Your sufficient work on the cross. Help me remember Your faithfulness, especially when I am waiting or facing uncertainty. As I celebrate Communion, help me see again the depth of Your sacrifice and the certainty of Your salvation. Turn my eyes toward You and give me faith to follow wherever You lead. Amen.

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