Today's reading

Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. –Luke 1:78-79 NKJV

July 18, 2023

When Jesus is Your Dayspring

Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. –Luke 1:78-79 NKJV

In the book Beloved Names of God, it notes, “The dayspring is the point on the horizon where the sun first appears. That place can be tracked and predicted—but the appearance of the Son in our lives rarely happens when we expect it. One thing is for sure, though, whenever and wherever the Dayspring occurs in our lives, everything changes!”

At times, life can be challenging, and we can lose sight of our relationship with God and the joy of our salvation. If the joy of the Lord is elusive and our relationship with God is musty, perhaps it’s time to fall back in love with the One who saved our souls. When Jesus is our Dayspring, everything changes! There’s no dark hour of day or night that cannot be brightened by the Dayspring of our souls.

God has a bright and glorious future prepared for each of us. Each morning, He offers a fresh day filled with His mercy, grace, and lovingkindness (Lamentations 3:22-23). As we arise to follow Him, He will guide our feet into the way of peace, and His Holy Spirit will shine through us to brighten the lives of those around us.

prayer focuses

Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth!

Lord, grant me purity of heart so that I may honor You.

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Barbara Alpert

Barbara was a wife, mother, and grandma who sought to love the LORD with all her heart, soul & strength. She has authored several books for adults and children. She has enjoyed mentoring other writers and seeing them turn their manuscripts into published masterpieces for God's glory. She believed that every person has a God-story within them to be told and shared. Barbara passed away peacefully in November 2023, but Bayside continues to remember and honor her legacy by sharing devotionals written by her in order to inspire and encourage others.