Day 211 · July 30

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

Uzziah’s strength turns into pride; Jotham grows strong by walking steadily with God; Ahaz chooses idolatry and brings ruin.

Believers are called to live responsibly, love their neighbors, and wake up spiritually because salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

The Lord is our Shepherd, provider, guide, protector, and host.

Even children reveal character through their actions.

Kings prove unreliable, but Psalm 23 gives us the Shepherd-King. Jesus leads His people through both green pastures and dark valleys.

Where is pride most likely to grow when life is going well?

What does it look like to let Jesus shepherd us through a dark valley?

Go around the group and complete this sentence: “This week I saw Jesus in ________.” Keep it simple. Listen to one another and encourage one another.

Good Shepherd, guide me today. Keep success from making me proud and fear from making me wander. Amen.

Follow the Shepherd’s next step, not your pride or fear.