ODJ: He still heals
Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord (v.14). READ: James 5:13-18 Several years ago, a woman in our church received news that no pregnant mother wants to hear: “Your baby [...]
ODB: a second chance
January 15, 2010
READ: Lamentations 3:22-33
His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23
A year ago today, 155 people on US Airways Flight 1549 thought they were going to die. During take-off from New York City, their plane struck a flock of geese, disabling both engines. In a powerless glide, the captain maneuvered over the densely populated area, then announced: “Brace for impact.” Less than 90 seconds later, the crippled plane made a water landing in the frigid Hudson River, where boats and ferries quickly arrived to rescue the passengers and crew, all of whom survived. People called it the “miracle on the Hudson” and praised the pilot and crew. One grateful passenger said simply, “We have a second chance in life.”
In times of crisis, we grasp the importance of every hour. During our ordinary routine, however, we often forget that each day is a second chance. “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I hope in Him!’ ” (Lam. 3:22-24).
We can choose to live with thankfulness for God’s mercy and grace, with confidence in His faithful care, and with hope because He is with us forever. Today, God offers us a second chance in life. Let’s make the most of it! — David C. McCasland
Our God is a God of second chances.
Source: Our Daily Bread
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