Devotional for October 24

In the Shadow of Your Wings

10 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. Psalm 57:1-3 (KJV)

Morning Exhortation

Great is our God. So sure is our need for His mercy, that with total confidence we can believe that He will grant the grace to meet our every need. What then can hinder His grace? You do not ask for it because you think the mere asking for mountains to move is too easy. Or you ask amiss because of wrong motives. Or you allow what you see or feel about the situation to cause you to be blown and tossed about like the doubleminded. Cast all of your burdens on the Lord. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will renew you with His strength. All things are possible with God, and His will is absolute goodness. It is better to trust in the Word of God then it is to trust in any contrary thoughts that arise from our feelings. Believe the gospel and seek to enter through the gate of righteousness. There you will learn what you are to do, which is the good and perfect will of God. Though the promises of God may seem long in coming, be of good cheer. Wait on the Lord and all that He has promised will surely come.

Today’s Bible Reading

1 Timothy 2

Psalm 117-118

The Prayer Appointed for This Week from the Book of Common Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in me the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and, that I may obtain what you promise, make me love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.