December 15, 2014
I well remember the testimony of a man who had recovered from serious cancer surgery. His testimony was, “This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him And saved him out of all his troubles.” (Psalm 34.6). His testimony resonated with that of David, the writer of this Psalm.
Our Creator Father is a God of mercy and love, who wants us to live in covenant relationship with Him. By that we understand that He wants to bestow abundant and undeserved blessings upon us, and that He desires that we walk in obedience to Him.
The Psalmist invites us to “taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.” (Psalm 34.8-9) Within a covenant relationship, we take refuge in Him, and fear (respect) Him, and He provides for our needs. “they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing … The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry, and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all … The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34.10, 15, 17-19, 22)
The other side of the covenant is what God desires from us: "Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life And loves length of days that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34.11-14) What He desires is not rigid, heartless obedience, but rather a sincere desire to live and walk within His goodness.
Every relationship in life is a type of covenant, with both privileges and expectations. Such is our relationship with our Father, through His Son. The benefits far outweigh the expectations, so it is hard to imagine why anyone would not want to accept His gracious invitation.
May our obedience today be grateful and free in light of His abundant goodness and grace.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
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Our Creator Father is a God of mercy and love, who wants us to live in covenant relationship with Him. By that we understand that He wants to bestow abundant and undeserved blessings upon us, and that He desires that we walk in obedience to Him.
The Psalmist invites us to “taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.” (Psalm 34.8-9) Within a covenant relationship, we take refuge in Him, and fear (respect) Him, and He provides for our needs. “they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing … The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry, and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all … The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34.10, 15, 17-19, 22)
The other side of the covenant is what God desires from us: "Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life And loves length of days that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34.11-14) What He desires is not rigid, heartless obedience, but rather a sincere desire to live and walk within His goodness.
Every relationship in life is a type of covenant, with both privileges and expectations. Such is our relationship with our Father, through His Son. The benefits far outweigh the expectations, so it is hard to imagine why anyone would not want to accept His gracious invitation.
May our obedience today be grateful and free in light of His abundant goodness and grace.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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