Teach, learn. apply

Psalm 27:11a “Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path…” The greatest teacher is our Savior.  The greatest way to live is totally based on His words.  We are wise when we hear, learn and then apply all our Savior has to teach.  Gaining knowledge is fine–gaining wisdom is supreme.

Only one request

Psalm 27:4 “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my Iife,  to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Pursuing earthly gain and ignoring a close relationship with our God is as foolish as foolish gets.  Knowing the true God and enjoying His presence is the most wonderful experience one can cherish.  Nothing comes close to the value found in the love relationship offered by God to you and me and then in return our love relationship to Him. We enjoy worshiping Him as that relationship will last through all eternity.

Comfort and security

Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?’ An unfortunate emotion of man is fear.  Why?  Because each of us relies on our own strengths and so easily forgets where our strength really lies.  We seem to think our strength comes from our macho man front.  Whereas our strength really comes from our knees resting on the ground.  Our strength comes from our Creator, never from the created.  If it’s necessary–get a knee replacement.

An honest confession

Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? What kind of faith do I have? 1. Is it a mile wide and an inch deep–therefore, trying to please everyone, or 2. Is it an inch wide and a mile deep –therefore, being oblivious to what is happening around me, or 3. Is it a mile wide and a mile deep–therefore, while seeing what is happening in the world, avoiding the temptations prevalent in the world while being wise in serving my Savior and spreading His truths to those I come in contact with and supporting those who serve the same purpose throughout the world?  What kind of faith do I have?

Integrity and uprightness

Psalm 25:21 “May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.” Honesty, strong moral principles and walking a path of faith are qualities which every Christian tries their best to attain and maintain.  Why? Because every move you and I make involves serving our Savior.  Is that thought too idealistic and not realistic?  For every loved and adopted child of God, service and honor to our God is an enjoyable perpetual.  What an honor it is to serve Him bravely with wisdom.

Only one way

Psalm 25:15 “My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.” A snare is a trap which is very difficult, if not impossible, to be released from.  Life on earth can also be a snare with its many temptations which can ruin a person’s relationship with their Savior.  To avoid falling for the “snare” or temptation, one must always concentrate on following the wisdom of God.  Avoid the snare and walk free.