Daily Devotion - Monday, January 17

N or V?

“Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.”
--Psalm 119: 41, 42

Today is set aside as a day to remember a faith-filled leader who became a voice of the people during the Civil Rights turmoil several decades ago. Martin Luther King, Jr. did not dream of a day set aside as a holiday in his name. He did dream of a nation, this country we love, living the principles of liberty and justice for all. We’ve made some strides, but we have a long way to go!

King’s boldness was strengthened by his unwavering faith. He was aware that God would not turn against him. He went about his work with this inner confidence. Max Lucado writes:

“Your family may turn against you, but God won’t.
Your friends may betray you, but God won’t.
You may feel alone in the wilderness, but you’re not.
God is with you. And because God is with you,
everything is different.
You are different. God changes your n into a v.
So go from lonely to lovely.”

Have a good day and a good week. Bask in the sunshine of an eternal, steadfast love embracing you.

Prayer for today:
Grant wisdom and courage for the facing of each hour, O God. Amen.

--Ben Keckler
01.17.11