Thursday, April 17, 2025
April 17 – Protect the weak – Psalm 41:1-3
April 17 – Protect the weak – Psalm 41:1-3
This is a great Psalm and another Psalm of David. David was such a prolific writer. David says that you are blessed when you have regard for the weak. The child of God is called to be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. Jesus stated in Matt 25, that the Christian will be judged on how they minister to the less fortunate. The promise is that if you take care of the poor and weak God will deliver you out of times of trouble. Sounds like a great escape plan from trouble.
The Lord will also protect and preserve Him. How we deal with others will be how the Lord deals with us. You want protection and deliverance then do that for others. We are His instruments of mercy and grace in the lives of others. The promise is the Lord will give us our land and will not turn us over to our foes. We will not have to surrender or give up. In fact we will be the head and not the tail.
The Lord also promised to sustain the righteous in their sick bed. When we are sick the Lord will either directly heal us or get us through the affliction. In fact the promise is that the Lord will restore us from our sick bed. This means that in and through all sickness the Lord will be with us. By His stripes we were healed that means the job is already done. Claim your promise today.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
April 16 – Do not delay – Psalm 40:16-17
April 16 – Do not delay – Psalm 40:16-17
David writes in these final verses of this psalm that all those who seek the Lord will rejoice and be glad. Having a relationship with God brings out the best in those that really know Him. Praise and worship are a result of grace. David then encourages all who love the Lord`s salvation to say aloud, “The Lord is exalted.” That is what happened when the Jesus was entering Jerusalem on Psalm Sunday. People were saying, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”
In vs 17, David even though He is king recognizes his human condition. David saw that he was needy and poor. You can have all the wealth of the world but still be needy and poor. Riches of this world have nothing to do with eternal life. Without the Lord this is our condition. David then says the Lord is his help and deliverer. David was delivered from a bear, lion, Goliath, Saul, Absolom, the Philistines and himself. His only prayer was that God would not delay. Is that how you feel? God help us and hurry. God’s promises He will and your part is to trust Him.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
April 15 – He lifted me out – Psalm 40:1-3
April 15 – He lifted me out – Psalm 40:1-3
This is a great psalm. David reveals several things which we will review today. We need to wait for the Lord. Do not run ahead or behind God. The problem is not God`s timing but ours. Next, The Lord will turn His ear to us and will hear our cry. When we call out God will hear and answer in a way that is good for us and gives glory to Him.
In vs 2, David says that the Lord will lift us out of any miry pit either of our own making or the devils and will set our feet on a solid rock. There are many pitfalls in life but the Lord promises to help us see them and rescue us when we fall into them. He is our solid rock and foundation in life.
In vs 3, David says because of God`s provision and care a new song will come into our mouth. Worship and praise should always be our response to God`s provision. Worship is an attitude of the heart expressed. That expression could be a psalm, hymn, spiritual song, and a new melody from the heart. The outgrowth of a joyful, worship life is that many will see and put their trust in the Lord. Our faith is infectious. It can be caught by others. What God is looking for from us is to be good advertisements for Him. Do our job and He will do His.
Monday, April 14, 2025
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