When misery shrouds our every move…when darkness and gloom covers over every shred of joy in our life…God is there to wrap us up in His love and mercy. Like a toasty warm blanket, He envelops us with a peacefulness that is inexplicable, but oh so tangible. Allow Him today to wrap you up in His tender love, and turn that darkness into light.
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Psalm 90:11 ” Who knows the power of your anger? For Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due You.”
Can any of us really understand the magnitude of God’s wrath when it’s unleashed on mankind? When we see the devastation of hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, or volcanoes, we see only a tiny fragment of the Lord’s fury and terror. As it so aptly states in Psalm 76:7, ” Who can stand before You when You are angry?”
Psalm 12:8 ” The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men.”
When despicable acts are given high regard, people tend to have a morbid fascination…not only with the crime, but with the perpetrators. That prideful, self-important swagger can be seen splashed across the screen anywhere evil and violence are applauded.
Psalm 108:13 “With God we will gain the victory, and He will trample down our enemies.”
It’s through the mighty name of Jesus you’ll have victory over the enemy. Call His name, stand back, and watch God’s power come into force on your behalf. It’s the Lord that will crush your foe under His feet. You don’t need to fight alone…call on His name.
Psalm 112: 7 ” He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Who’s report will you believe today? The Doctor’s grave news, or the promises of your Lord? The sad account from a family member, or the unfailing mercy and love of God? Fix your eyes on Jesus, and the certainty of His trustworthiness.
Psalm 15:8 ” I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
When the Lord is constantly and continually in my thoughts, that worldly junk can’t seep in and take over my mind. When God is foremost in my thought pattern, anxiety and fear can’t control my emotions. When I place the Lord always before me…He’ll be ahead of me, leading the way.
Psalm 66: 16 ” Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me.”
As fellow Believers, we need to be recounting God’s creative activity in our lives to each other. Nothing encourages me more than hearing from a dear friend…and it’s even more special when they’re telling me about something great the Lord is doing in their life. Why do we keep such wonderful news to ourselves rather than sharing God’s goodness with others? Brighten someone’s life today and share what God’s doing for you.
Psalm 124:8 ” Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Our trust cannot be in ourselves and our own strength, for in times of trouble, we are not strong enough. Our trust cannot be dependent on someone else, for they will disappoint us miserably every time. Our trust can only be in the Lord… for He will never fail us.
Psalm 41:1 ” Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble.”
Do we even pay attention to the poor and needy around us…or are they just problems we’d rather not deal with – so we walk past, or change the channel, or choose not to get involved. But God wants us to not only acknowledge their plight, but consider how we can help them in their struggles…and in doing so, reap the blessings of being Christ to the downtrodden.
Psalm 101: 2-3 ” I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will set before my eyes no vile thing.”
If Jesus suddenly knocked on your front door today, would you let Him in immediately…or would you first race around “hiding” questionable things from His sight? We can become very lax when it comes to things we allow into our homes…things, that at first glance, seem so innocent, but in reality are full of corrupt and disgusting filth. Would you want Jesus walking through your home right now?
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