Burning Question:
If you could leave something behind in 2024, what would it be?
Morning Devotional:
Have you ever had the urge to turn around and go home? Ever wanted to forget about forging ahead and going back to what was familiar? When things get rough and I am being stretched in my faith, there usually comes a moment when I want to retreat and return to the way things were – the place where the conditions weren’t the greatest but it’s what you have known and the uncertainty and unfamiliarity of where you’re headed are non-existent.
We’ve all been there.
Heading out into uncharted waters is stressful, scary and even painful. When those times come, we have to weigh out a big decision. Do we go forward, or do we turn around?
The story of Lot’s wife has been on my mind the past few days. Lot and his family were being spared from the destruction of Sodom, but Mrs. Lot made the mistake of looking back at the fiery blaze engulfing the city, dooming herself to becoming a pillar of salt. I used to be quick to judge her actions until I thought of the notion that her life in Sodom had some good parts, too. She raised her children there. She likely married there. God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah didn’t come on her timetable and certainly wasn’t in her plan for sure, but God’s timetable is always focused on the present and not the past, and if God is calling you forward, it’s always the best plan to obey.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: Which prophet anointed David as king?
Answer: Samuel (1 Samuel 16:13)
Storytime: