Devotional for October 27

Abiding Upon Your Holy Hill

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)

Morning Exhortation

Our souls will normally be at ease when we have eaten well, when our sleep has been good, when we are pain free, and when we are surround by physical comforts. The real test comes in the absence of these things though. If we truly believe the kingdom principle that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord, then come what may our soul will dwell in the comfort of the Lord even in the mist of physical discomforts. Train yourself to never complain. The Bible calls complaining about present difficulties speaking against the Lord. To do so doesn’t please the Lord, and it only makes what is already hard even harder to bear. Our loving heavenly Father has commanded us to keep our tongue from speaking evil for our own good. Deceit, gossip, and slander all roll of the tongue way too easy unless we guard our heart against it. Keep the conscience tender and be quick to repent of such sins. A lack of a reverent fear of the Lord is a dark river filled with complaining and fault finding that leads only to spiritual death. God must do all. From the new birth to full spiritual maturity, God must do all. Our responsibility is to pray like 100% of the results depends on God, as well as to work like we are 100% responsible for our willingness to endure and do the work. For both are equally true, and to God alone belongs the results of our prayers and work. Therefore, to God belongs all the glory. Trust God, pray, work, and give thanks. He will certainly make of you all that He created you to be.

Today’s Bible Reading

1 Timothy 5

Psalm 119:49-72

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.