Posted on July 20, 2010 at 8:12am.
“I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
I do not seal my lips…
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth.” - Psalm 40:9, 10
There are times when it is good to be silent and then there are times to speak out. The Psalmist, David, reminds us that when it comes to the wonders of all God has done for us - we need to speak. The privilege and the responsibility that we have to declare the goodness and greatness of God. Can I get a witness?
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 7:50am.
“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire,
but my ears you have pierced (opened)
burnt offerings ans sin offerings
you did not require. Then I said,
“Here I am, I have come - I desire to do your will, O my God…” - Psalm 40:6,7
It is so much easier to do than to be. We get all caught up sometimes with the things we “do” for God and deceive ourselves into thinking that is what he wants. The Psalmist reminds us that it ears that are opened to hear and a heart that is willing to respond to him. God wants us, our lives more than anything religious that we do, which if we are honest is usually about impressing others or putting things on the “good” ledger. Are your ears pierced today?
Posted on July 17, 2010 at 8:24am.
“Blessed is the man
who makes the Lord his trust.” - Psalm 40:4
Having God be the one I trust in doesn’t come naturally. David says joy comes to the one who MAKES the Lord the object of their trust. There is a need to actively make a choice. Why? Simply put there are many things that present themselves as desiring our trust. Things that are long on promises and short on delivering, not so with Jesus. What he promises he delivers and that begs the question - will we trust him?
Posted on July 15, 2010 at 7:31am.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise him all creatures here below.
Praise him above you heavenly hosts,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
In a world that is filled with ups and downs, joys and sorrows - I still long to praise the God who has given me life in Jesus. I was reminded this morning of these simple words to the doxology. I encourage you to choose to praise him today, in the midst of life.
Posted on July 14, 2010 at 6:38am.
You have to wonder if Jesus was smiling and the others were shaking their heads as the disciples were chosen. He put some of the most unlikely people together. For example, Simon the Zealot and Matthew had to stare at each other wondering if they were going to have to share a room. I wonder when Jesus sent the twelve out in pairs, did match them up? Simon hated Rome and belonged to a group that was actively seeking to rid Israel of Roman occupation. Matthew worked for Rome, got rich doing it and was not liked by the people of Israel. Jesus told them both to come follow him. Those of us who follow Jesus may look very different and may not always be on the same page - but we can still join together in following our Lord.
