Definition of faith

Psalm 91:2 “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” There is no one you or I can trust more than our God.  Every word He says is absolute truth.  You and I place our full confidence, our eternity, on His promises.  When God writes–I am your refuge and fortress and strength–trust me–we can only thank Him for the loving care He has for us.  He has blessed us far beyond what we deserve, and we should show our appreciation by the lives we live.

Live with Divine purpose

Psalm 91:1 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” A shelter is a place of security.  To rest is to relax in comfort .  A shelter is physical rest while relaxing is mental or emotional rest.  Our loving Heavenly Father freely provides both.  To live a purposeful life as God intends for each of us is to always be surrounded with the security only He can provide.  Live with and enjoy His peace and security.

Teach us

Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” The older each of us gets the more we realize that life is short and the next generation is who we were with the ability to live with or without wisdom.  It is always the older generation’s responsibility to live and teach the wisdom God intends us to have to the younger generation.  Let us both live and teach wisdom.

Who is God?

Psalm 90:1-2 “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.  Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” Some concepts are impossible to define.  Some truths are impossible to comprehend.  Define God and His magnificence.  Define God and His power to do all He did in Creation.  Define from everlasting.  Define to everlasting.  We read these words and believe these words, yet even as God fearing Christians we have to admit we don’t understand the magnitude of God.  What is beautiful we also find difficult to comprehend is the massive love our God has for each of us.  What a wonderful God we cherish. 

God never breaks His promises

Psalm 89:34 “I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered.” An absolute truth is God never lies.  Whatever God says is IS.  This verse refers specifically to David, but it also states a characteristic of God.  What does this matter to you and me?  The answer couldn’t be more obvious–when God says follow me and be blessed and furthermore you will inherit eternal life–His promise is absolute.  Your heart and my heart rejoices.  Another reason Easter has such tremendous significance.  Another reason to study the Bible.  Another reason to love our Savior. Have a great weekend.