God’s followers listen

Psalm 78:1 “My people. hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.” The first question all of us must ask is–am I one of God’s people?  Am I one of His faithful followers?  Do I cherish my relationship with my Almighty God?  Do I believe in the love of my Savior?  The second question all of us must ask is–What does the answer to the first question require of me?  Our passage this morning answers–listen, study, follow, obey and place your trust in Me.  The wonderful result?  Then you are Mine and you receive all the benefits of your inheritance.  That is phenomenal!

Praise continues

Psalm 77:13 “Your ways, God, are holy.  What god is as great as our God?” Holy.  Perfect.  Never an error.  And to think that God is your and my God.  And to know that God will bring us to Himself for all eternity.  And to know that God is caring for each of us as we walk through our present life.  What a blessing to be intimately loved by Him.  We thank and praise our God! Have a great weekend.

Praise God

Psalm 75:1 “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” Can you imagine going through life without God being an integral part of your life?  How empty, unfulfilled, meaningless, depressing–just overall negative.  When we place God at the center of life, our lives become purposeful, meaningful, successful (notice how these adjectives all end in–ful).  Isn’t that amazing?  God creates life and life to the full—How blessed are all those who know Him!

If only…

Psalm 72:19 “Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory.  Amen and Amen. Can you imagine if the entire world would recognize the majestic glory of God and continually give Him their praise?  This world would certainly be a different place.  At the least let us (you and me) do our part in giving God the glory and honor He deserves.

Be close

Psalm 73:28 “But as for me, it is good to be near God.  I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.” The first sentence of this passage defines life for a Christian.  Our psalmist doesn’t say–it’s good to have a substantial retirement account or it’s good to have a comfortable house, nice new car, eat out two times per week, or travel (you get the point).  It is good first to be near God–all other blessings follow.  How blessed we are.