Daily Devotion for June 24

Verse
Psalm 85:7 (ESV)
Show us Your steadfast love, O LORD,
and grant us Your salvation.

Meditation
This cry arises from a heart that knows both the sting of sin and the hope of divine mercy. The psalmist does not appeal to merit, nor does he bargain for favor—he simply asks to see what God has already promised: His steadfast love (chesed), His covenant faithfulness. In asking for salvation, he seeks not only rescue from earthly trouble, but the restoration of communion with God. This verse teaches us that salvation is not a reward earned but a gift granted, flowing from the Lord’s faithful love. It is right and fitting to pray in this way, even when we are surrounded by trouble or burdened by guilt. The request is simple, yet it reaches into the deepest longing of the soul: to see again the smiling face of God, and to know the peace that comes from His forgiving presence. This salvation is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, where steadfast love and faithfulness meet, righteousness and peace kiss each other.

New Testament
Titus 3:4–5 (ESV)
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy.

Old Testament
Exodus 34:6 (ESV)
The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

Collect
O God of mercy, whose steadfast love endures forever, show us Your kindness anew and grant us Your salvation, that we may dwell in the joy of Your presence and rest in the peace of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Hymn Verse
1 O Living Bread from heaven,
How well You feed Your guest!
The gifts that You have given
Have filled my heart with rest.
Oh, wondrous food of blessing,
Oh, cup that heals our woes!
My heart, this gift possessing,
With praises overflows.

LSB 642 - O Living Bread from Heaven