LBW 343, “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer”
Devotion
The fact that you are reading this daily devotion from a computer suggests that you – like me – are an educated person whose daily basic needs are met. In other words, relative to most of the world, we are rich. Therefore it is even more important for we who can provide for ourselves to regularly turn to God as the one upon whom we are ultimately dependent. Lest we think we can make it on our own on this earthly journey, this hymn reminds us that we rely on the bread of heaven come down to earth – Jesus Christ – to feed us and deliver us from fear, sin and death. Knowing the abundance of God’s nourishing love and deliverance, we can’t help but raise “songs and praises” to our great redeemer!
Prayer
God our Savior, let the good news of your saving power guide us this day and forevermore. Amen.