Daily Devotional for October 25, 2021
The Lasting Word
Sophie half-heartedly swung on the porch swing and gazed gloomily at the withering flowers and browning grass. The extra-hot summer had taken effect on the town’s usually vibrant and beautiful landscape. Almost all the flower gardens and bright-green lawns now looked wilted and drab. Sophie had been looking forward to enjoying the flowers she and her mother had planted, but there was no hope of that now. They had shriveled up in the dry heat.
Lost in thought, Sophie didn’t notice when Mrs. Jenkins, her elderly neighbor, walked up. Only when Mrs. Jenkins stood directly in front of her did Sophie finally come out of her daze.
“Hello there, Sophie! How are you today?”
“Well, I suppose I’m just…okay,” Sophie replied.
Mrs. Jenkins tilted her head. “Do you mind if I sit down? I brought some of my lemon bars for you to enjoy.”
Sophie managed a smile as she made room for her neighbor. “I would never refuse your famous goodies!”
Two lemon bars later, Sophie had expressed all her woes. Her neighbor replied, “You know, this reminds me of my favorite Bible verse, Isaiah 40:8. It says, ‘The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.’ Isn’t that amazing? As much as we love to see pretty flowers and fresh, green grass, they always eventually die and wither away. But God gave us something that will never pass away.”
“What’s that?” Sophie asked.
“His Word—the Bible. It will never change and can never be destroyed. It tells us the truth of how Jesus died and rose again to save us and points us to the abundant joy and contentment found only in Him. Even if everything else is going wrong around us—even if all the flowers and trees fade away—the truth of God’s Word will stand forever, no matter what.”
Sophie thought for several moments. “I have an idea,” she said, looking exuberant. “I’m going to start a Bible study!”
Mrs. Jenkins smiled. “Sophie, would you mind if I join you? We could study the Bible each afternoon right here on your porch swing! Of course, we may need to restock our supply of lemon bars to keep us going!” They both laughed as they looked at the empty plate.
-Kaley Thatcher
How about you?
Do you feel discouraged because something in your life didn’t go as planned? Remember that the things in this world are temporary, but the truth of God’s Word lasts forever. The Bible says that no matter what happens, Jesus will be with those who trust in Him. It tells us He’s the only one who can truly satisfy our hearts. When you feel discouraged, find comfort and encouragement in His lasting Word.
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