Jesus Calling - Daily Devotional - July 17th

From the devotional "Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence", by Sarah Young - for July 17th

Devotional Text:

Come away with Me for a while. The world, with its nonstop demands, can be put on hold. Most people put Me on hold, rationalizing that someday they will find time to focus on Me. But the longer people push Me into the background of their lives, the harder it is for them to find Me.

You live among people who glorify busyness; they have made time a tyrant that controls their lives. Even those who know Me as Savior tend to march to the tempo of the world. They have bought into the illusion that more is always better: more meetings, more programs, more activity.

I have called you to follow Me on a solitary path, making time alone with Me your highest priority and deepest Joy. It is a pathway largely unappreciated and often despised. However, you have chosen the better thing, which will never be taken away from you. Moreover, as you walk close to Me, I can bless others through you.

Included Scriptures:

Song of Songs 2:13
English Standard Version

The fig tree ripens its figs,
and the vines are in blossom;
they give forth fragrance.
Arise, my love, my beautiful one,
and come away.

Luke 10:42
English Standard Version

But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.

God bless you!

Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. You may purchase the Devotional at the author's official website:
https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling/

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