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Our Daily Bread - Monday, November 26, 2018
by RBC Ministries

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God Is Here

Read: Hosea 6:1-6 | Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 27-29; 1 Peter 3

Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him.
Hosea 6:3

A plaque in our home states "Bidden or not bidden, God is present." A modern version might read, "Acknowledged or unacknowledged, God is here."

Hosea, an Old Testament prophet who lived in the late eighth century bc (755-715), wrote similar words to the Hebrew nation. He encouraged the Israelites to "press on" (Hosea 6:3) to acknowledge God because they had forgotten Him (4:1). As the people forgot God's presence, they began to turn away from Him (v. 12) and before long there was no room for God in their thoughts (see Psalm 10:4).

Hosea's simple but profound insight to acknowledge God reminds us He's near and at work in our lives, in both the joys and struggles.

To acknowledge God might mean that when we get a promotion at work, we recognize God gave us insight to finish our work on time and within budget. If our housing application is rejected, acknowledging God helps to sustain us as we trust Him to work in the situation for our good.

If we don't make it into the college of our choice, we can acknowledge God is with us and take comfort in His presence even in our disappointment. As we enjoy dinner, to acknowledge God may be to remind ourselves of God's provision of the ingredients and a kitchen to prepare the meal.

When we acknowledge God, we remember His presence in both the successes and sorrows, whether big or small, of our lives.

Lord Jesus, please forgive me for the times I am prone to forget You. Help me to acknowledge Your presence in my life.

God is always present and at work.

By Lisa Samra

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