“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.” Psalm 68:19 (ESV)
We find in the book of Psalms in our Bible reminders of the many reasons for praising our God. Isn't it wonderful to have a God in heaven who is concerned about the problems that we face? And He knows what these problems are too. One of the best words in our verse is the word “daily.” Our burdens may vary from one day to another and our God is aware of each detail each day. So as we faced some problems yesterday, our Lord was concerned and He helped us. Now today the situation may have changed and as we continue to commit it to Him He helps us today. And, then, whatever the situation may be tomorrow He'll take care of us then too. Isn't this all a part of God's faithfulness? He knows you, my friend and knows what you need each day. He has promised to bear our burdens daily. Let's continue to trust Him for that promise.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
September 26 – Victory!
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV)
This chapter which has our verse is a great chapter that focuses on the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our promised resurrection in the future. God has promised this to all those who have believed in Jesus Christ as Savior. It is true that it will be a great day of victory when we are all together with our Lord in heaven and we expect to praise our God together throughout eternity. We are reminded in today's verse that victory is available for us now while we are still living on earth. We face problems and we face opposition and even persecution and hate from those who hate God. So, our verse promises us that our God is continually giving us victory in face of these challenging times. It is all through our Lord Jesus Christ and what He has done for us.
This chapter which has our verse is a great chapter that focuses on the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our promised resurrection in the future. God has promised this to all those who have believed in Jesus Christ as Savior. It is true that it will be a great day of victory when we are all together with our Lord in heaven and we expect to praise our God together throughout eternity. We are reminded in today's verse that victory is available for us now while we are still living on earth. We face problems and we face opposition and even persecution and hate from those who hate God. So, our verse promises us that our God is continually giving us victory in face of these challenging times. It is all through our Lord Jesus Christ and what He has done for us.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
February 16
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.” Psalm 8:1 (NIV)
The Bible has much to say about the names of God. We can agree today with certainty that the name of our Lord is majestic. It reminds us of his majesty, of His rulership, of the fact that He is in control of the universe. Yes, our Lord’s name is majestic here on this earth but this earth is only a small part of the whole universe. So, our verse also reminds us that God’s glory is above the heavens which includes our sun, our moon, all the planets and every single star and system that we see as stars and even those we do not see. So, remember this when you call on the name of our Lord. He is also above all the problems we face on earth. Let us continue to believe in Him to trust Him each day. He is a great God.
The Bible has much to say about the names of God. We can agree today with certainty that the name of our Lord is majestic. It reminds us of his majesty, of His rulership, of the fact that He is in control of the universe. Yes, our Lord’s name is majestic here on this earth but this earth is only a small part of the whole universe. So, our verse also reminds us that God’s glory is above the heavens which includes our sun, our moon, all the planets and every single star and system that we see as stars and even those we do not see. So, remember this when you call on the name of our Lord. He is also above all the problems we face on earth. Let us continue to believe in Him to trust Him each day. He is a great God.
Monday, September 12, 2016
September 12
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
We realize that David was referring to the chariots and horses which were used in his day for fighting battles. He had learned that it was better to trust in God for victory when he and his people were attacked. God had helped him many times and He would continue to help him and the people he was leading. For us the lesson is that we need to trust in God for the solution to our problems. Some might think that there would be other things, other plans of a human nature which bring us through. But there is, however, nothing better than a simple trust in God, nothing better than a spiritual solution to our problems.
We realize that David was referring to the chariots and horses which were used in his day for fighting battles. He had learned that it was better to trust in God for victory when he and his people were attacked. God had helped him many times and He would continue to help him and the people he was leading. For us the lesson is that we need to trust in God for the solution to our problems. Some might think that there would be other things, other plans of a human nature which bring us through. But there is, however, nothing better than a simple trust in God, nothing better than a spiritual solution to our problems.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
May 29
“I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” Psalm 55:6 (NIV)
“As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.” Psalm 55:16 (NIV)
As we look at verse 6 is it not the way we feel sometimes? When the going gets rough, or things go against us we sometimes wish that we could get away from our problems. As the psalmist did we wish we could fly away to some peaceful place. The psalmist admits that he felt that way but he realized he couldn’t get away. So what did he do? Verse 16 gives us the answer. He could call to God and the Lord would save him. And so it is with us. We can’t get away, but we can call on the Lord. He responds and shows us the solution. He knows what is best for us.
“As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.” Psalm 55:16 (NIV)
As we look at verse 6 is it not the way we feel sometimes? When the going gets rough, or things go against us we sometimes wish that we could get away from our problems. As the psalmist did we wish we could fly away to some peaceful place. The psalmist admits that he felt that way but he realized he couldn’t get away. So what did he do? Verse 16 gives us the answer. He could call to God and the Lord would save him. And so it is with us. We can’t get away, but we can call on the Lord. He responds and shows us the solution. He knows what is best for us.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
March 5
“You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45 (NIV)
We all know the story of David, the shepherd lad going out to face the giant Goliath. As we read this verse we note that David did not say, “I come against you with a sling and five stones.” He wasn’t trusting in what he had in his hand. He was trusting in the Lord. That’s why he was the victor. We face problems some times which are like giants. Let’s not trust in our abilities to meet these problems. The way to overcome is to trust the Almighty God. Let’s face our problems as David did saying, “I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.”
We all know the story of David, the shepherd lad going out to face the giant Goliath. As we read this verse we note that David did not say, “I come against you with a sling and five stones.” He wasn’t trusting in what he had in his hand. He was trusting in the Lord. That’s why he was the victor. We face problems some times which are like giants. Let’s not trust in our abilities to meet these problems. The way to overcome is to trust the Almighty God. Let’s face our problems as David did saying, “I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.”
Sunday, February 7, 2016
February 7
“But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” Psalm 86:15 (NIV)
We sometimes think that we are having more than our share of problems and difficulties and maybe we tend to complain about it. David, the psalmist, had problems as his life was threatened. What was his reaction? He says, “But”. In contrast to his problems, there was God. We can turn away from looking at our problems and look to God. What a contrast! What kind of God is He? David said He is a compassionate and gracious God. To be compassionate means to feel together with. Yes, our God feels the hurt that we feel and He gives His wonderful grace to help us overcome.
We sometimes think that we are having more than our share of problems and difficulties and maybe we tend to complain about it. David, the psalmist, had problems as his life was threatened. What was his reaction? He says, “But”. In contrast to his problems, there was God. We can turn away from looking at our problems and look to God. What a contrast! What kind of God is He? David said He is a compassionate and gracious God. To be compassionate means to feel together with. Yes, our God feels the hurt that we feel and He gives His wonderful grace to help us overcome.
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