On the Clock God, Friday Morning Devotional with Alexis Goring

On the Clock God

A devotional written by Alexis A. Goring

This devotional was inspired by a scene from my real-life work as a seasonal sales associate. One day, I went to ask our on-duty manager a question and he stepped back with his hands raised in mid-air saying kindly “I’m off the clock.” Seconds later, the new manager on duty who was standing in his place while he was on break, stepped forward to address my concern.

This interaction, though very brief, taught me an important lesson. Apart from being more mindful about when a manager is off the clock, it taught me to remember that God is always on the clock and it gave me hope that we serve an “on the clock God”.

Sometimes, when looking for the perfect Bible verse to support a devotional that you’re writing, it’s necessary to share the entire chapter in the Bible because it’s beautiful and provides a strong support. This was the case when I set out to write this devotional “On the Clock God” and found Psalm 121 to be the best support for my message.

Before I delve deeper into my message, would you join me in reading this beautiful passage?

Psalm 121 (NIV)

A song of ascents.

 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;
 indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
 the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
    he will watch over your life;
 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.

This beautiful passage of Scripture inspires my heart and comforts my soul. Why? Because, my dear friends, it reminds me that we were created by a God who is always on the clock! He never slumbers. He’s never on break. He’s there for us 24/7/365 no matter what, and He’s readily available to come to our rescue!

I find it so incredibly comforting that God is always there for me and that He’ll NEVER leave or forsake me (Hebrews 13:5). It soothes my soul to know that not only is God available 24/7/365 but He’s also completely capable of helping me in EVERY situation! The Bible clearly says that the only thing God cannot do is fail (Joshua 21:45). He’s better than our fictional heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman because He’s REAL, He created us (so he knows us better than anyone here on Earth) and His life span is eternal (so He cannot and will not ever die).

So, my dear hearts, whenever you have a problem or concern in this life, don’t hesitate to take it to God first. He loves you with all of His divine heart and He wants to hear from you. He wants to be your first resort for any problem you may face. He wants you to trust Him and confide in Him like you would with your dearest friend or loved one. Since He never slumbers, don’t feel afraid or hesitant to call Him in your midnight hour. He will come to your rescue and help you in ways that our mere mortal selves cannot, but that doesn’t mean that He won’t use His people here on Earth to help you too. God is good and He loves to bless you through His servants (followers of Jesus Christ) throughout the world!

Aren’t you glad that we serve an ‘on the clock’ God?

God bless your hearts.

Love,

Alexis A. Goring

Founder of “God is Love” blog

http://capturingtheidea.blogspot.com