Devotional for March 17

May We Always Remember

78 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:
6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:
7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: Psalm 78:1-7 (KJV)

The Prayer Appointed for This Week

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant me the fullness of your grace, that I, running to obtain your promises, may become a partaker of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. from the Book of Common Prayer

The Morning Exhortation

Having the Fountain of Living Water indwelling the soul is more precious than a million dollars, gold jewels, big houses, super cars, vast real estate holdings, and all the fabulous lifestyles of the rich and famous put together.  Just as gains in physical strength must be supported by how the 22 hours or so following the workout are lived outside the gym, gains in godliness and contentment need to be supported by continuing our worship of God outside of the church. We were created to worship God all day every day, not just one or two days a week. Practice the presence of God. Let your favorite songs of praise be the default melody of your heart. Magnify the Lord in your thoughts and speech. We have been called to the joy of praising and adoring the one true God. Be doers of the word and know that goodness and mercy will surely follow you every morning and take you through every night.

Question

“If” or “when,” which is the most important question?

Answer

“If” is the only important question. Settle that based on the truth as revealed by the Word of God. Then hold the decision without doubting, and “when” will always happen in God’s perfect timing.