Forever with us
The devotions for this week are featured in LCA International Mission’s 2025 ‘Pentecost Devotional and Prayer Guide’ and are written by mission partners from around the world. LCA International Mission invites you to pray during Pentecost for the connections and ministries of our international partners. As we mark 50 days after Easter, may this guide encourage you to reflect on the work of the Holy Spirit in your own life and how you can respond to God’s love. An electronic copy of the full devotional is available to download at the LCA International Mission website. Please email lcaim@lca.org.au or phone 08 8267 7317 to request a printed copy.
by Jeremiah Chalaparau Moat
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‘My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth …,’ says the Lord, ‘from this time forth and forevermore’ (Isaiah 59:21).
Read Isaiah 59:1–21
Today’s text is a powerful promise from God. God is making a strong agreement with us, promising that his Spirit and words will remain with us forever.
God promises that his Spirit will always be with us, helping us make good choices, giving us strength when we feel weak and comforting us when we are sad. This is not just a temporary thing; it is a forever promise. Knowing that God is always with us gives us confidence and peace.
God’s words are the truths and promises found in the Bible. These words are important because they guide us and teach us how to live. God wants us to keep his words in our hearts and minds, to speak them, and to share them with others. He also wants us to teach these words to our children and grandchildren so they can know and love him, too.
One of the amazing things about this promise is that it is not only for us but for our families, too. God says that his Spirit and his words will be with our children and their children as well. This means that we have a responsibility to pass on our faith to the next generation. We can do this by reading the Bible together, praying and talking about God’s love and his plans for us.
In a world where things are always changing, it is comforting to know that God’s promises are unchanging. He is always faithful, and his love for us never ends. As we think about today’s text, let us be encouraged to stay close to God, to read and speak his words, and to share his love with others. Remember, we are not alone – God is with us, and his promises are true forever. Let us live our lives in a way that honours this amazing covenant, knowing that God’s Spirit and his words are always with us.
How is your church supporting families to pass on the faith to the next generation, and how can you advocate to strengthen this calling?
Pray for young people tasked with leadership positions in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG). Pray God will give them wisdom and discernment and surround them with mentors and encouragers to support and cheer them on.
Jeremiah Chalaparau Moat is the IT Support Officer at the ELC-PNG.
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