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Devotional for December 10

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Praise God for His Word and Providence

5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Psalm 147:5-11 (KJV)

Morning Exhortation

Slick advertisements call out on every street corner that you only need the secrets of this or that high profile celebrity to finally get things done. Do you have the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit or not? If you do, then you already have more than you could ever possibly need. Dare to believe the gospel. Give thanks in all things. Give thanks not just in good times, for even non-believers sometimes practice gratitude, but give thanks to God in bad times as well. For it is written in the holy Scriptures, all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. Just how bad things will work together for good is not our concern. It is the enemy who wants us to think so and lean on our own understanding. Rather than walking by sight, learn to know and trust your God. Nothing takes God by surprise. He has already worked out everything to conform to His good and perfect will. Praise Him in the mist of sorrows, and waste no time reliving past vanities with fondness. In this world there will be sorrow, but God has promised to always turn tears into joy for all those who love Him.

Today’s Bible Reading

2 Chronicles 10; Revelation 1

Zephaniah 2; Luke 24

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

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory now and for ever. Amen.

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Devotional for December 5

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My Soul Thirsts for God

1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. Psalm 42:1-7 (KJV)

Morning Exhortation

The world would have you believe a happy meal consists of a burger, shake, and fries. The truth, however, is there is no lasting happiness without the knowledge of God, the Bread of Life, and the Living Water. God is love, Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life, and the indwelling Holy Spirit is the Living Water. When the Bible says that God dwells within us and we dwell in Him, we are to believe it. We are to accept it as fact by faith alone. Not based on what we think, feel, or see, but simply because the Word of God says it is so. To do otherwise is unbelief and amounts to tying up the truth and hiding it away in a napkin. Jesus is the chief cornerstone laid in Zion. Blessed is the one who believes in Him. If you want to reach your high heavenly calling, cut loose the unbelief that drags you down, and trust in the Lord Jesus with your whole heart. Dare to believe the gospel and your heart will be strengthen by grace.

Today’s Bible Reading

2 Chronicles 5-6:11; 1 John 4

Nahum 3; Luke 19

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

Almighty God, give all of us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.