Day 190 · July 9

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

More genealogies preserve Israel’s identity and show that God’s story includes many people whose names are otherwise little known.

Paul sails toward Rome. A violent storm exposes human helplessness and the need to listen to God.

David asks the righteous Judge for protection.

Marriage is presented as a good gift from the Lord.

Storms reveal where our confidence rests. Paul belongs to Jesus before he belongs to any ship, nation, or circumstance.

What storm is exposing what I really trust?

How can belonging to Jesus steady us in uncertain times?

Go around the group and complete this sentence: “This week I saw Jesus in ________.” Keep it simple. Listen to one another and encourage one another.

Jesus, be my anchor when circumstances are beyond my control. Amen.

Do not let the storm decide who you are. You belong to Christ.