Devotional for March 7

The Eyes of the Lord are on the Faithful

6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord. Psalm 101:6-8 (KJV)

The Prayer Appointed for This Week

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant that I, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear my cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. from the Book of Common Prayer

The Morning Exhortation

Everyone would like to sail through life and right into heaven under a sunny sky and a favorable breeze. Not likely to happen that way though. Stormy weather afflicts every soul at one point or another as a consequence of life in this fallen world. The storms of life are meant to drive the elect into the only safe harbor, which is Jesus Christ. Self-help is no help at all. No man can save himself. Consider our end. Dying with a great abundance of possessions will be meaningless. Dying with superstar-like fame will be worthless. Dying with trophies, records, and esteemed titles well all be useless in the grave. The only hall of fame that is not vain is found in Hebrews Chapter 11. In the end, the only life lived well is the one written in the Lamb’s book of life. Let us make our calling and election sure. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and wisdom is spiritual strength. Sow your weakness at the Cross, and in due season reap true strength.

Question

When will the second coming of Jesus Christ be?

Answer

It is not given to any of us to know, but don’t let that day catch you with your work undone.