DECEMBER 21 - Unshakable Hope
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 30:15–17; Psalm 146; Psalm 16:8–11; Acts 2:22–39
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“The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, ‘Enough.’” — Proverbs 30:15
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation... Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” — Psalm 146:3, 5
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” — Psalm 16:8
“Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified... Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” — Acts 2:36, 38
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Have you ever wanted something so badly you couldn’t stop thinking about it? A new phone, popularity, the perfect grades, or the approval of someone you admire? We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more to be happy. But Proverbs 30:15 reminds us that the desire for more—like the leech—never says “enough.”
In contrast, Psalm 146 and Psalm 16 show us where real security and satisfaction come from: putting our trust in God. Acts 2 reveals how that trust becomes real through Jesus—our Savior, our unshakable hope.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. What Are You Chasing? The world screams “more!” but God whispers “I’m enough.” Are there things you're chasing that will never satisfy you? Take a moment to reflect on whether your priorities are helping you grow closer to Jesus.
2. God Doesn’t Change: People, trends, and even your feelings can be unreliable. Psalm 146 reminds us not to put our ultimate trust in people, but in God—who is always faithful and never fails.
3. Real Life Starts With Jesus: In Acts 2, Peter tells the crowd they need to repent and be baptized because Jesus is Lord. When we choose Jesus, we receive more than momentary satisfaction—we get forgiveness, purpose, and eternal life.
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BOTTOM LINE
Chasing the things of this world will always leave you empty. But when you set the Lord always before you, like David did in Psalm 16, you can live with confidence and joy that can’t be shaken.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help me recognize the things in my life that are never enough. Teach me to stop chasing what can’t satisfy and to place my hope fully in You. Thank You for giving me Jesus—the only One who can save, satisfy, and give me true life. I want to trust You more every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.