Short but huge

Psalm 11:1a “In the Lord I take refuge…” When you and I listen to these 6 words of this psalm we live in wisdom.   Have a great weekend.

Don’t be like this guy

Psalm 10:4 “In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” Unfortunately, this verse identifies may who live in this world.  Man can be self-centered and pride-filled.  Education, wealth, celebrity status, can all contribute to narcissism: that is, being in love with oneself.  There is either a very weak recognition of God or total blindness of His presence.  This verse warns against such shallow and self-destructive thinking.  Never allow pride to place any of us into such a category. 

Know and trust

Psalm 8:10 “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Those who know God and trust in Him live a unique life.  Their past is fine, their present is stable and their future couldn’t be better.  As soon as any person begins to know God their life becomes a life of security and hope.  It is impossible to live a better life.  Every person on this earth has the opportunity to live such a life.  Thanks be to God.

Constant Thanksgiving

Psalm 9:1 “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” How can you and I do anything other than thank God for all the blessings we enjoy.  It is most unfortunate that we also have to experience sadness in this life.  Even though we enjoy this life’s blessings, we also look forward to the life when Heaven is our home.

Overseers

Psalm 8:6-9 “You made them (human beings) rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds of the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.  Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” David expresses the magnificence of the Creator and the position He has placed man as the caretaker of the earth.  Your and my responsibility is to care for all of nature as entrusted to us.  His creation, our responsibility—it is great to work with our God. Have a great weekend.