Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Real Strength (Count: Psalm 144)
Psalm 144, here are a few thoughts.
I'm writing at 9:38pm, at least glad to get a Psalm in today. Ever have a day like that? Where you finally get around to doing the thing that is a priority for you every day? Anyhow...
"Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord."
Yes, David truly viewed God as his own, personal source of strength.
God is described as powerful, responsive, and waiting for us to call on Him for protection.
When was the last time God was actually my "Rock"?
I know I like calling Him that, because it sounds powerful, "masculine," and unshakeable.
God is my Refuge, my Defender, and my Leader.
You see some of David's "war language" - as God prepares Him to fight the enemy. I wonder if too often we have focused on the lovingkindness and forgiveness of God, and forget the fierce and unrivaled power God has.
Shame on us for trying to fight ANY battle in our own strength. Israel did that a lot, and it is easy to blame them.
You could say each day is a battle, and for many of us, it is. But what specific battles is God interested in fighting with us? David mentions the foreigners who would oppose him, and the way they bring lies and deceit. Is he saying that God is interested in fighting the battle for Truth? The battle for His people and anyone who would call on Him?
Regardless of who is fighting, I want to know that God is on my side. Don't you?
The one condition for this incredible help and blessing from God is this - Is He your God? "Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord." Does He know that He's your God? Does my life reflect that He is?
That's my goal. That's also where all blessing, strength, and victory can be found in this life.
I'm writing at 9:38pm, at least glad to get a Psalm in today. Ever have a day like that? Where you finally get around to doing the thing that is a priority for you every day? Anyhow...
"Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord."
Yes, David truly viewed God as his own, personal source of strength.
God is described as powerful, responsive, and waiting for us to call on Him for protection.
When was the last time God was actually my "Rock"?
I know I like calling Him that, because it sounds powerful, "masculine," and unshakeable.
God is my Refuge, my Defender, and my Leader.
You see some of David's "war language" - as God prepares Him to fight the enemy. I wonder if too often we have focused on the lovingkindness and forgiveness of God, and forget the fierce and unrivaled power God has.
Shame on us for trying to fight ANY battle in our own strength. Israel did that a lot, and it is easy to blame them.
You could say each day is a battle, and for many of us, it is. But what specific battles is God interested in fighting with us? David mentions the foreigners who would oppose him, and the way they bring lies and deceit. Is he saying that God is interested in fighting the battle for Truth? The battle for His people and anyone who would call on Him?
Regardless of who is fighting, I want to know that God is on my side. Don't you?
The one condition for this incredible help and blessing from God is this - Is He your God? "Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord." Does He know that He's your God? Does my life reflect that He is?
That's my goal. That's also where all blessing, strength, and victory can be found in this life.
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