Devotional for February 1

Rest in the Shadow of the Almighty

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Psalm 91:1-7 (KJV)

The Morning Exhortation

The world will cheer when you slay the giant, but the same people will turn against you when Ziklag is burned to the ground (1 Samuel 30:6). Seek the friend who will never forsake you. Jesus Christ is the friend that sticks closer than a brother, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the Almighty. Nothing is too difficult for the Lord. He has made all those born again of the Spirit new creations by His glorious power. Have faith in God. Trust Him with all your heart, and He will give you the peace we all desire. The faith that saves is a living faith. Not just of the lips, but also of the heart. A living faith causes the whole life to be ordered according to it. Give up all unbelief if you would have all that God has for you. The Lord instructs us to first count the costs, because nothing of the old ungodly life is to be kept alive. All must be made new. We don’t do good works to be saved, we do good works because we have been saved. The difference is extremely important to understand. Pray, because 100% of the results depends on God. Now go to work with faith greasing the grooves for the grace of God. Ask and it shall be given, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened.

Today’s Bible Reading

Genesis 33; Mark 4

Esther 9-10; Romans 4

The Prayer Appointed for This Week

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  The Book of Common Prayer