In today’s society there is an absence of respect for God, His Word, and His Saints. Unsaved people view themselves as a god unto themselves. They take verses they agree with from the Bible and ignore the rest. They make up their own rules for their life, and they create a designer God that fits their philosophy and world view.
Actually, there are many benefits for us in giving reverence to the only true God. He instructs and confides in those who honor Him and provides abundantly for us (Psalm 25:12-14, 34:7-11). When we take our refuge in Him, He stores up His goodness for us (Psalm 31:19).
When we hope in His unfailing love, He even delivers us from many trials that unbelievers face (Psalm 33:18-19). God provides for the needs of all of us that walk in His covenant forever, and He takes delight in us (Psalm 111:5, 147:11). No word from Him ever fails to come to pass, and He literally fulfills every prophesy in His Word.
We are living proof that God keeps His promises (Psalm 33:8-9). The love of the Lord for his Saints is higher than the clouds, and He gives us a heritage (Psalm 61:5, 103:11, 17-18). Our joy in the Lord puts a new song in our mouth, which is a hymn of praise to our Provider and Sustainer.
Others will see our faith in Him and come to Him for salvation, turn away from their iniquity, and put their trust in Him too (Psalm 40:3). He is our Help and our Shield in times of danger (Psalm 115:11). We eat the fruit of our labor, and His blessings and riches are ours (Psalm 128:1-4).
Prayer:
Father God, You are our help and our shield in times of danger (Psalm 115:11). When we honor You and walk in Your ways, we are blessed. We eat the fruit of our labor, and Your blessings and prosperity are ours. Even our extended family increases and is fruitful (Ps 128:1-4). Your mercy extends from generation to generation (Proverbs 1:50). Yet, You bring to everlasting ruin those who do not make You their refuge and stronghold.
Instead, they trust in their earned wealth and attempt to grow strong by their own efforts. You snatch these people up, uproot them, and remove them from their homes (Psalm 52:5-7). Therefore, it does not make sense for us to be wise in our own eyes. Teach us to fear You and to shun evil, so You can bring health to our body and nourish our bones (Proverbs 3:7-8).
Thoughts for the Day:
Unbelievers in the saving power of Jesus Christ flatter themselves too much to repent of or to hate their sin, and they do not honor Jesus Christ with their life (Psalm 36:1-2). The wise will hear this message and learn from it (Matthew 7:24). The foolish will consider these words as useless and irrelevant, but they will reap the rewards of their own self—centeredness.
