Today's reading: Psalm 6:1-10
My heart was moved by David's candidness as he describes to God his feelings, emotions and actions in the middle of experiencing extreme distress. As I looked over and considered David's words, it prompted me to think about a number of times when I've been in significant distress and taken the time to write down what I was thinking, feeling and experiencing. The exercise helped me get a better understanding of the situation and how I was reacting, and served to deepen my prayer conversations with God.
Take some time today to write out those things that are weighing on your heart. Then incorporate what you've written into a prayer to God asking Him for guidance and strength. Tami
Fear Not!
BIBLE MEDITATION:
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will show to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.” Exodus 14:13
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Three hundred and sixty-five times in the Bible—once for every day of the year—it says, “Fear thou not,” or its equivalent, “The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do.”
Sometimes we come to a place where things are out of our hands. There is nothing we can do. Oh, we hurry around, we’re so busy manipulating, trying, conniving, and scheming. But finally we come to a place where God hems us in, and there is no way out but up. God places us where there is nothing we can do. There is no one to help us. God just says, “Fear not, stand still … and see the salvation of the LORD.”
ACTION POINT:
Read those words again: “ye shall see them again no more forever.” When you come to the place of desperation, what does God want you to do? Number one, “Fear not.” God wants you to come to this place of dependence that you may learn there is nothing to fear and He may say to you, “Fear not” and "Stand still."
Just stand still. "Be still and know that I am God." ~Adrian Rogers~
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will show to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.” Exodus 14:13
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Three hundred and sixty-five times in the Bible—once for every day of the year—it says, “Fear thou not,” or its equivalent, “The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do.”
Sometimes we come to a place where things are out of our hands. There is nothing we can do. Oh, we hurry around, we’re so busy manipulating, trying, conniving, and scheming. But finally we come to a place where God hems us in, and there is no way out but up. God places us where there is nothing we can do. There is no one to help us. God just says, “Fear not, stand still … and see the salvation of the LORD.”
ACTION POINT:
Read those words again: “ye shall see them again no more forever.” When you come to the place of desperation, what does God want you to do? Number one, “Fear not.” God wants you to come to this place of dependence that you may learn there is nothing to fear and He may say to you, “Fear not” and "Stand still."
Just stand still. "Be still and know that I am God." ~Adrian Rogers~
Today's reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-37
The account of David and Goliath is arguably one of the best-known stories in the Bible. I remember hearing it as a little girl in Sunday school and singing songs about David and his sling and stones. But before we turn to the incredible confrontation between David and Goliath, we're going to spend today looking at the first part of 1 Samuel 17. As I took in the details of the passage, what stood out to me was how God used David, a young man who wasn't even part of Saul's troops, to be the change agent the distraught and intimidated Saul and army needed.
Try to picture the scene in your mind. Two opposing large armies with a valley between them had been set up for at least 40 days. BUT...the Philistines have a giant, super warrior named Goliath, who had struck fear in the Israelites through his routine morning and evening tauntings and challenges. Then David enters the picture. Arriving on the battlefield with some food for his brothers, he hears one of Goliath's rants. Unlike those around him, David takes a bold stand for God, reminding and encouraging the troops and then Saul that they are the army of the living God (verses 26 and 36). David then volunteers to take on Goliath, confidently assuring Saul that God will deliver him (verse 37).
What does this passage show about how God operates and uses people? How can you be a change agent for someone who may be discouraged, searching for direction, or needing a little encouragement or nudge to take action?
Tami
This God is mine, in all His glorious perfection!
(Archibald Brown, "This God Is Our God!")
"The LORD's portion is His people!" Deuteronomy 32:9
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" Lamentations 3:24
The above two passages of Scripture ought never to be separated.
God and my soul possess each other.
God finds his portion in His people--and His people find their portion in God!
This God is mine, in all His glorious perfection!
His heart is mine--for He loves me.
His ear is mine--for I may pour into it all my tales of sorrow, and all my songs of joy.
His eyes are mine--for they watch me from morning until night.
His hand is mine--for it is stretched out to uphold me.
Oh, He is a God of infinite glory! Abased in the very dust, and half bewildered by the thought, I yet dare to look up, and say, "This God is my God forever and ever! He will be my guide even unto death!" Psalm 48:14
(Archibald Brown, "This God Is Our God!")
"The LORD's portion is His people!" Deuteronomy 32:9
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" Lamentations 3:24
The above two passages of Scripture ought never to be separated.
God and my soul possess each other.
God finds his portion in His people--and His people find their portion in God!
This God is mine, in all His glorious perfection!
His heart is mine--for He loves me.
His ear is mine--for I may pour into it all my tales of sorrow, and all my songs of joy.
His eyes are mine--for they watch me from morning until night.
His hand is mine--for it is stretched out to uphold me.
Oh, He is a God of infinite glory! Abased in the very dust, and half bewildered by the thought, I yet dare to look up, and say, "This God is my God forever and ever! He will be my guide even unto death!" Psalm 48:14
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