Monday, November 3, 2008

Mon., 11/3/08 Devotion (Ps. 126:3)

Today's encouragement comes from Psalm 126:3, where we read these words:

"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad."

If you are a regenerated churchman, then one thing is absolutely true of you: the Lord has done great things for you. To be given Jesus Christ, His righteousness, and His Spirit; to be placed into His church, and to be the recipient of His many tender mercies and gentle benevolences--is to be blessed, indeed.

Flowing from these (most important) spiritual blessings are numerous temporal benefits, as well: family, country, health, sustenance, material goods, and even recreational enjoyments. All God's people have much *more* to be thankful for than any of us could ever adequately enumerate. Let us recognize this--especially in our dark times--and give God proper gratitude.

[Puritan quote of the day: "A heartless, drooping, and discouraging life and walk is very unbecoming the gospel of Christ." --James Durham, in "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ"]