This morning I read a devotional that I love and felt compelled to share it with you. It is from the devotional, Grace for Today by Max Lucado. Short and encouraging snippets of scripture and how God’s grace is constantly with you each day. I recommend it if you are in need of a good daily devotional.

In this devotional, we are looking at the fact that God is in the midst of our daily lives and very near to us in every circumstance. How much we need that encouraging knowledge at this time in our country as we face the coronavirus and uncertain times. It is hard to feel safe and at peace when chaos ensues during these times. I can assure you though that God is willing and able to bring you His peace and protection every day and uplift you as you trust in Him. Please read on and be encouraged today that God is near you, near all of us.

He is Your God a short devotional excerpt by Max Lucado

“I am God and not a human; I am the Holy One, and I am among you.” Hosea 11:9

Before you read any further, reflect on those last four words, “I am among you.” Do you believe that? Do you believe God is near? He wants you to. He wants you to know that he is in the midst of your world. Wherever you are as you read these words, He is present. In your car. On the plane. In your office, your bedroom, your den. He’s near.

God is in the thick of things in your world. He has not taken up residency in a distant galaxy. He has not removed himself from history. He has not chosen to seclude himself on a throne in an incandescent castle.

He has drawn near. He has involved himself in the carpools, heartbreaks, and funeral homes of our day. He is as near to us on Monday as on Sunday. In the schoolroom and the sanctuary. At the coffee break as much as the communion table.

God is in the midst of your world. How does this affect you?