We all pay a litany of consequences for our choices. Even
Saints who are forgiven may still suffer the consequences of our behavior, just
as the thief who had to die on the cross. However, for those who surrender to
God, we are forgiven from the penalty of our sins. Jesus paid the debt for us
and takes us with Him to heaven for eternity. This gives us a reason to rejoice
as we read His Word, as well as to stay far away from everything, which
tarnishes or stands against His name.
Those who trust in God can rejoice with each new day and
gladly face the hardships that come (Psalm 118:14,24). When we hide in the refuge of our Savior, no
one can do anything to us that is outside of His will. There is no reason for
us to fear the trials in this world or for us to rely on anyone other than our
Father God (Psalm
118:6, 8-9). God is our strength and shield. He puts His song in our
heart at the moment of our salvation. God’s continual loving kindness and truth
endures forever (Psalm
117:2).
Our help comes directly from the Lord, the Creator of the
heavens and the earth. He will not allow us to stumble or to be cast down. He
even watches over us in our sleep. He is our protector and provider. He gives
us shade in the intense heat of daily life and safety from the terrors of the
night (Psalm 91;
121:1-6). When we find our rest in Him, we quiet our soul and do not
worry. We are as safe as a child in its mother’s loving arms (Psalm 131:1-2).
As we seek Him with our whole heart, walk blamelessly
before him, and keep His precepts, He blesses us in every area of our life. He
provides us with His light in our darkest experiences. He keeps us from evil
and preserves our soul for eternity. He watches over us each moment of the day
both now and forevermore (Psalm
121: 7-8). This is why we love Him with all of our heart, and live in
faithful obedience to Him to the end of our days (Psalm 119: 1-2,105,112).
Prayer:
Father God, You know everything we think, say and do.
There is no place for us to hide from Your care and concern over our life (Psalm 139:8). You
give great peace to everyone who loves Your ways. As we keep our focus on You,
nothing will cause us to falter from our life in You (Isaiah 26:3). We love You with our
whole heart and we rejoice in Your ways (Psalm 119:162-168). In the quiet hours of the night, we join the trees clapping their hands
in praise to You, as they perform in perfect harmony with the wind. We give our
life and love to you (Isaiah 55:12), and we
live each day for the glory of Your name.
Thought for the
Day:
If we look at all the worries in our life, we get
overwhelmed with stress. If we walk in the Spirit each moment of the day and
leave the rest to God, we will live victoriously.
