The Lord Preserves His Faithful

The Lord preserves His faithful, those who love Him and keep His commandments (Psalm 31:23). He does not want us to obey for His sake as much as He does for our own sake.

We avoid so many troubles and trials when we do things His way. After all, Father really does know best. He created us for His purpose and when we walk in His will, our life proceeds so much more smoothly and effortlessly.

Our soul finds rest in God alone. He is our only rock and salvation, our fortress that prevents life from shaking our faith. We have strong courage to face life's issues, because God strengthens our heart as we hope in Him (Psalm 31:23, 62:1).

God is our hiding place and He preserves us in trouble by encompassing us with songs of deliverance (Psalm 32:7). Whenever we are afraid, we can trust in Him (Psalm 53:3). 

Yet, He allows the proud and arrogant who refuse to believe in Jesus for salvation to reap the results of their choices - even to the point of eternity in the fires of damnation (John 3:18; Psalm 31:23).

We are crucified with Christ and share in His death to sin, even though we still live on this earth. Christ lives in us and we live by His faith in us (Galatians 2:20). We are dead to this world and our life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:1-3).

As we delight our self in the Lord, God puts His desires in our heart (Psalm 37:4). We make the effort it takes to clear our heart and mind of things of this world, and instead to love the Lord with all of our heart.

We walk in His ways, keep His commandments and cling only to Him. He orders our steps and He delights when we walk in His will (Psalm 37:23). Even if we fall in spirit, soul or body, we shall not be entirely cast down, or cast out of His Kingdom, because God holds us in His hand (Psalm 37:24).

Prayer:

Father God, thank You for giving us the opportunity to be risen with Christ and for helping us to seek and set our affections and desires only on heavenly, eternal aspects (Colossians 3:1-3). You make our steps firm, when You delight in our thoughts, words and deeds.

Always keep us in the center of Your will; not drawn away by our fleshly desires, but kept on the straight and narrow road, designed to protect us by its simple parameters. Allow us to hear Your still small voice whispering "this is the way, walk you in it.” We always want You to delight in us, and in our ways; so You will keep our steps firm and our footing sure (Psalm 37:23).

Thought for the Day:

God’s river of salvation protects us in any fiery trial, and He alone is worthy of all of our trust.

He's Gotcha Covered

 

God's got us covered…He's got our back. His eyes and ears are always in tune with all of His children all over this globe (Psalm 34:15). His love for us is everlasting and provides us with true fulfillment and contentment.

God brought together sun bleached skeletons in the desert and erected a great army - the perfect picture of Him restoring Israel as a nation (Ezekiel 37:1-14). His love and provision for Israel are a constant testimony to us of His faithfulness to His Saints.

When the pain of life overwhelms us, we find encouragement, peace and joy in the fact that God is always watching, and never forsaking us or leaving us on our own (Hebrews 13:5).

He dwells within us and is experiencing our pain right along with us. His peace guards us (Philippians 4:7). He knows our needs before we do, and He already provided for them before we were even born (Ephesians 2:10; Jeremiah 29:11; Philippians 4:19).

When Satan sends his emissaries of discouragement to beat us down, we have a choice to believe their lies or to trust God. Regardless of the trouble we face, God is always there in us to help us through the experience (Psalm 46:1).

We simply place our faith in His faithfulness and He lifts us out of the pit of depression and hopelessness and plants our feet firmly on the Rock of Christ (Psalm 18:31, 40:2).

His work is perfect and He is just in all of His ways. He is our faithful God without injustice, righteous and upright in all of His ways (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 92:15).

There is no one like our God, holy and stable (1 Samuel 2:2). We have no need to fear when He is our Rock of refuge (Isaiah 44:8; Deuteronomy 32:31, 32:37). He is our salvation and rest, our strength and sanctuary (Psalm 62:7).

Prayer:

Father God, we call to You and You are not deaf to our pleas (Psalm 28:1). You never allow us to be ashamed of our relationship with You. You rescue us quickly as a stronghold and fortress. You lead and guide us for Your name's sake (Psalm 31:1-3). We continually come to You as our hiding place and You save us (Psalm 71:3).

We trust in You forever as our God, our Lord and our everlasting Rock (Isaiah 26:4; Psalm 91:2). You are the Lord of a host of angels and our stronghold (Psalm 46:7). You are our deliver, our shield, the horn of our salvation and full of loving kindness (Psalm 144:2). Thank You for delivering us from violence (2 Samuel 22:3).

Thought for the Day:
No matter where we are on the face of the earth, when our heart is discouraged and we call to God, He leads us to His Rock that lifts us above the storms. - Psalm 61:2

The God of Faithfulness

 

There is so much suffering in this world. We get so discouraged after experiencing abuse and degradation day after day. Even if we have a blessed life, we see the deprivation in lives all around us. We long for the Lord’s return; so He can initiate His Kingdom on the earth and do away with sorrow and sighing (Isaiah 51:11). Yet, God tarries, in His patience and loving kindness, as He gives every person alive, one more chance to surrender to His love (Psalm 86:15).

Actually, the impact of the suffering in our life dwindles in the effect it has on us, as God’s glorious presence rises more prominently in our heart (Romans 8:18). We see Satan exploiting the people we love, but we learn to surrender their suffering and ours to God’s capable hands. He is our Rock, and His work is faultless. All of His ways are holy. He is the faithful One. We can relinquish our disappointment and anger to Him as we put this life’s evil into God’s perspective (Isaiah 65:16).

Even if people, who claim that they are Christians, live unfaithful lives, this does not mean that God is unfaithful (Romans 3:3). God does wondrous things for us, which He planned before He ever created the earth, and we can praise and honor His name (Isaiah 25:1). He causes everything to work out for the good for those who love Him and are called for His purpose (Ephesians 1:11; Romans 8:28). He is our Father God, our strength, our defender and our salvation (Exodus 15:2; Psalm 98:1).

Even in the light of the wonders He provides for us, none of this compares to who God is (Psalm 40:5). He is faithful to every generation from the beginning of time (Psalm 89:1). Even our suffering has value, because we comfort others with the same comfort, which He provides for us (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). We are one with our living God. He sustains us with His righteousness, peace and joy by His Spirit. He is our everything, our Alpha and Omega (Revelation 22:13).

Prayer:

Father God, without You, we could do nothing (John 15:5). We praise, bless and exalt Your holy name (Psalm 118:28). We teach our children and show every generation the marvelous things You do for us all (Psalm 78:4; Psalm 111:4). Yet, even then, many refuse to believe. They are so caught up in their pride and rebellion that they cannot see Your goodness and grace. They may never experience Your love, but we continue to pray for them as long as we have breath.

Thought for the Day:

We serve the living God of faithfulness who does no wrong and is totally just and holy. - Deuteronomy 32:4