Devotional for October 29

The Blessing

4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5 Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Psalm 40:4-5 (KJV)

The Morning Exhortation

Faith is hearing the Word of God and reckoning it to be true. Reckoning is a mathematical accounting that requires no particular feelings or special circumstances. Just as 1+1=2 whether you feel good about it or not, whether the sun is shining or not, so too is the Word of God true regardless of how you feel or what you see. Acting in accordance with the Word is the substance of the hope set before us. Do you want the blessing of Abraham? Believe the gospel and you have it. Put on the gift of righteousness. Focus on inner peace and victory over sin. God will send the joy the old saints testify about according to His own perfect timing. (Genesis 12:1-3; Ephesians 1:11; Galatians 3:10-14; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 13:12, 5:1-8, 6:11; Psalm 32:1-2; Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 10:17; Psalm 119:103-107, 97:11; Jude 24-25)