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Evening Devotions

Rejoicing in God Our Strength

Beloved, listen carefully. Though the night falls and darkness spreads its quiet veil, you are not forsaken. You are not forgotten. Lift your eyes from the barrenness and behold the One who holds the stars in His right hand. Rejoicing in God our strength is not an empty shout; it is the anthem of the faithful, the testimony of those who have tasted and seen that God is good.

Hear the voice of Habakkuk, a voice like yours, burdened by the sight of desolation: “Though the fig tree does not blossom, and there is no fruit on the vines… yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the LORD; I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation!”(Habakkuk 3:17-18, AMP). See how he does not deny the barrenness. He does not close his eyes to the empty stalls and withered fields. No, beloved, he stares at the ruin and still chooses to rejoice.

And why? Because he knows the Lord. He knows the One who said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5, NASB). He knows the One who promised, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NASB). He knows the One whose strength is made perfect when your strength fails.

Rejoicing in God our strength is a declaration, a holy rebellion against despair. It is the cry of a soul anchored not in circumstances, but in the unchanging faithfulness of God. Even David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, sang in the night, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread?”(Psalm 27:1, NASB). Fear flees from the heart that is fixed on God.

Beloved, understand this: you are called to more than survival. You are called to walk in victory. “The Lord GOD is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet and makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my high places [of challenge and responsibility]” (Habakkuk 3:19, AMP). He does not merely steady your feet; He calls you to high places. He sets you on heights where the air is thin and the climb is steep, but the view is glorious.

Do you not remember what Paul wrote? “But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37, NASB). Not barely conquer. Not survive. Overwhelmingly conquer — because He is your strength. Because God is faithful. Because the One who calls you is able to keep you from stumbling and to make you stand in the presence of His glory (Jude 24).

You must not let your soul be weighed down by the emptiness of the fig tree or the barrenness of the vine. Lift up your head. The harvest of the Lord is not measured in the fruit of the earth, but in the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23, NASB). These fruits never fail. These vines are never barren. And in them, you will find the strength to rejoice.

So tonight, beloved, rejoice in God your strength. Let your praise ascend like incense before the throne. Let your song be loud even in the silence. For He who promised is faithful, and He will not fail you. The One who steadied Habakkuk, the One who upheld David, the One who emboldened Paul — He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

Let us be found faithful. Let us be found rejoicing.

Prayer

Father, we bow before You, choosing tonight rejoicing in God our strength. Though our eyes see little, our hearts see much. We trust in Your goodness, we lean upon Your everlasting arms. Teach us to walk with steady feet on the high places, not shrinking back in fear, but pressing forward in faith. Fill our hearts with the unshakable joy that comes only from Your Spirit. Let our song rise before You, a song of confidence, a song of trust. In the mighty name of Yeshua, our Lord and King, Amen.

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Thank God in All Circumstances

As the sun sets and you prepare to rest, pause and set your heart on this truth: God is worthy of thanksgiving in every circumstance. Not only in times of joy and comfort, but also in moments of uncertainty, disappointment, and trial. This kind of gratitude isn’t rooted in your feelings—it’s anchored in your faith.

The Apostle Paul commands us plainly: “Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you who are in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, AMP). To thank God in everything means choosing to see Him as sovereign and trustworthy even when the road is steep and the way forward unclear.

Look at Job. After losing everything—his children, wealth, and health—he fell to the ground in worship and declared, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21, NASB). Job didn’t thank God for evil, but he thanked God in the midst of it, refusing to charge Him with wrongdoing. This is the posture of the mature believer: eyes fixed on El Shaddai, the all-sufficient One, even through tears.

Paul and Silas, chained in a prison cell after being beaten for their faith, chose to pray and sing hymns to God (Acts 16:25). That night, their praise broke prison doors. Not only were they set free, but a jailer and his entire household were saved. When we thank God in all circumstances, we not only experience peace, but we often release power and breakthrough into places of captivity.

This truth echoed through the life of revivalist Charles Finney, a man used by God to awaken hearts across America. In the face of fierce opposition and deep spiritual darkness, he gave thanks continually, believing that every obstacle was an opportunity for God’s glory. He once said, “A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace.” Finney learned that gratitude in trials fuels revival, both personal and communal.

You too may be walking through fire tonight. A financial strain. A broken relationship. A heavy grief. And yet, God invites you to offer a sacrifice of praise. The psalmist declares, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1, NASB). Not sometimes. Not when it’s easy. At all times.

Why? Because God is always good, even when life is not. He uses trials to refine us, prune us, and draw us closer to His heart. Romans 5 reminds us that “tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope” (Romans 5:3-4, NASB). So yes—give thanks in all circumstances, because God is doing something deeper in you than what you can see.

Gratitude in every season is more than a mindset—it’s the spiritual habit of seeing God’s hand in both sunshine and storm. When you choose to thank God in all circumstances, you declare that His goodness doesn’t change with your situation. This kind of unwavering praise builds strength, hope, and intimacy with the One who never fails.

This evening, lift your eyes. Refuse to let your heart grow bitter or cold. Keep your spirit tender in worship. Don’t quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)—He is still speaking. He is still moving. Thank Him that He is sanctifying you completely and preserving you blameless (v. 23). And thank Him most of all for the promise that He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it (v. 24).

Prayer:

Abba Father, tonight I thank You not only for the blessings, but for the burdens. I thank You for every trial that has shaped me, every storm that has brought me to my knees, and every delay that has taught me to trust. Teach me to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things. I surrender my circumstances to You, believing that You are working all things for good. Strengthen me, sanctify me, and preserve me by Your Spirit. In the name of Yeshua, my Redeemer and King, Amen.

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