Devotional for February 17

Let Them Offer a Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
21 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Psalm 107:20-22 (KJV)

The Prayer Appointed for This Week

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept my prayers; and because in my weakness I can do nothing good without you, give me the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments I may please you in both will and deed; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer

The Morning Exhortation

We must first come to understand who we are called by God to be. Next we must be obedient to the heavenly vision given to us in Christ Jesus. Your motivation to be conformed to the image of Christ will always be hindered by the measure of belief you yield to all the naysayers around you. He who keeps our inheritance in heaven for us, will surely keep us here on earth for our inheritance. Thus, He has commanded that we be holy in this life. Whether you should believe the naysayers or the written word of God, choose for yourselves. Have faith in God. God alone is completely trustworthy, therefore we can trust that what He commands He will also enable us to do. Almighty God has created us anew in Christ Jesus for no other reason than He loves us. Catch fire, and be all that God means for you to be.

Question

What is meant by Christian perfection?

Answer

Not that we are flawless or never make mistakes. It means that we have been forgiven, that we have forsaken the vain ways of the world, and that we are pressing forward toward the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.