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‘I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.’ John 1 7:4 NKJV

If the desire of your heart is to please God and fulfil His will for your life, here is a prayer for you:

‘Lord, I thank You that even though You know everything about me, You still love me. You know my thoughts, my mistakes, my sins, and yet You still call me your child. Your grace towards me is beyond comprehension. More than anything else, I want to know You intimately and sense Your presence in my life each day. If there is any part of me that I have kept from You, show me so that I can invite You to rule and reign there. Come into me, Holy Spirit, and revive my soul with rivers of living water. Then flow out through me into a dry and thirsty world (see John 7:38-39). Help me to keep my eyes fixed on You instead of others (see Hebrews 12:1-2). Lord, be my richest treasure always. Help me never to make an idol out of anyone or anything or allow possessions or the distractions of this world to get in front of You in any way. You are my healer, my hope, and my strength. When I need freedom, You are my deliverer. You are my shield from the Enemy, my counsellor when I need guidance, and my stronghold in the day of trouble (see Psalm 32:7). Truly, You are the God of miracles. Work Your miracles of grace in my life and keep changing me from day to day into Your likeness (see 2 Corinthians 3:18).

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.’

SoulFood: Deut 22-24, Mark 7:24-37, Ps 44:1-8, Pro 12:7-9

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2024

‘Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.’ 1 Timothy  6:6 NLT

The Bible says: ‘Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows’ (1 Timothy 6-10 NLT).

Here is a prayer for financial contentment: ‘Lord, heal me from the stress of worrying about my perception among my peers. Give me the gift of satisfaction with what You want me to have. Thank You for teaching me to walk beside You, not in front of You. I repent of the times I got ahead of You. I also regret the times You were trying to bless me, and I was somewhere behind You, grappling with old issues. From this day forward, I will walk with You in peace and prosperity, knowing who I am and whose I am. I’m preparing to be blessed with the practical steps I’m learning. But my focus is on You and my relationship with You.

Your Word says when I put You first, other things will happen as I prepare myself for what You have for me (see Matthew 6:33). Thank You for maturity coming to me spiritually, financially, and emotionally. My family will be blessed by what You’re teaching me. Amen.’

SoulFood: Deut 18-21, Mark 7:14-23, Ps 37:32-40, Pro 12:4-6

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2024

‘My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths;’ Daniel  6:22 CSB

Here are some more situations when God might send an angel to help you.

1) When doing the right thing gets you into trouble. Doing God’s will put Daniel in the lions’ den, but God brought him out and publicly vindicated him. The king declared, ‘I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel.’ (Daniel 6:26 CSB).

2) When you’re tired of battling temptation. When the urge to pick up a drink, drug, or cigarette feels overwhelming, or you think the only way out is to lie, or loneliness is driving you into the arms of the wrong person. After Jesus had battled temptation for 40 days, the Bible says, ‘Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him’ (Matthew 4:11 NKJV).

3) When the load you have been called to carry feels too heavy. Facing the indescribable agony of being crucified on a cross, Jesus prayed the defining prayer of His life: ‘“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours be done.” Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.’ (Luke 22:42-43 NKJV).

God will strengthen you through His Word and prayer. Sometimes He will send people you know to help you do it. Paul wrote, ‘…we were harassed at every turn – conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus…’ (2 Corinthians 7:5-6 NIV). Other times, He will send an angel.

Bottom line: when you call on God for help, you can be sure that help is on the way.

SoulFood: Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11, Eph 4:7-10

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2024

‘The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.’ Psalm 3 4:7 NASB

What are some other situations when God might send an angel to help you?

1) To get you out of trouble. Lot was living in Sodom, a city about to be destroyed because of its extreme sin. That’s when God sent angels to rescue him and his family from impending doom. Lot listened, obeyed, and survived, but sadly his wife didn’t, and she perished (see Genesis 19).

2) To change your life’s direction. ‘Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro…There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush’ (Exodus 3:1-2 NIV). Moses thought his life was over. He grew up in a palace and ended up in a pasture. But every experience, good and bad, had equipped him to lead the greatest migration of people in history.

3) When you’re facing your biggest challenge. In order to enter the promised land, Israel first had to conquer its biggest city, Jericho. And Joshua hadn’t a clue as to how to do it. That’s when God sent an angel with a plan that would literally bring down the walls (see Joshua 5:14).

4) When you have given it your best and want to give up. After his spectacular victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Jezebel put out a death threat on the prophet Elijah. How did it affect him? He told God he’d had enough and wanted to die. ‘Then he lay down and fell asleep … there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat!”’ (1 Kings 19:4-5 NASB).

Even today, God still sends angels in disguise to help us.

SoulFood: Deut 14-17, Mark 7:1-13, Ps 37:25-31, Pro 12:1-3

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2024

‘He will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.’ Psalm 9 1:11 NLT

In what situation might God send an angel to help you?

1) When those you love and trust have disappointed you. Imagine how Hagar felt. In a joint decision with his wife, Sarah, Abraham got Hagar pregnant in order to try and fulfil God’s promise. Then Sarah conceived, and after Isaac was born, Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away into the wilderness. Not wanting to see her son die after their resources ran out, Hagar sat a bowshot away from Ishmael, lifted her voice, and wept. But God sent an angel to tell her that her son was a child of destiny from whom would come a great people (see Genesis 21:18).

2) When you’re facing embarrassment and can’t defend yourself. Mary planned to get married first and then have a baby. But God had a different plan. Not only was she facing public humiliation, but according to the law, she should be put to death. But God sent an angel to vindicate her and tell her that she was in the centre of His will (see Luke 1:34-38).

3) When you’re grieving the death of someone you love and fearing for your future. Mary Magdalene loved Jesus more than life itself, so when He died and was buried, she was distraught and heartbroken. That’s when God sent an angel to announce to two women: ‘He is not here: for he is risen …’ (Matthew 28:6 KJV).

The Bible says to show hospitality to strangers for some have entertained angels without knowing it. (see Hebrews 13:2). A cynical world will make you doubt that God actually loves you so much that He would send an angel to help you. But it’s true.

SoulFood: Deut 11-13, Mark 6:45-56, Ps 37:16-24, Pro 11:30-31

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2024