Day 3 - 40 days of HOPE
Dr Jim Brown's TruNorth Devotional
40 Days of HOPE
Day 3 | GOD BRINGS US: PROTECTION, HOPE AND JOY
40 Days of HOPE
Day 3 | GOD BRINGS US: PROTECTION, HOPE AND JOY
GOD BRINGS US: PROTECTION, HOPE AND JOY
Psalm 16
“Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.’ As for the godly people in the world, they are the wonderful ones I enjoy. But those who turn to idols will have much pain. I will not offer blood to those idols or even speak their names. No, the Lord is all I need. He takes care of me. My share in life has been pleasant; my part has been beautiful. I praise the Lord because he advises me. Even at night, I feel his leading. I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I rejoice and am glad. Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your holy one rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy; at your right hand, I will find pleasure forever.”
This Psalm of David paints such a wonderful picture of fulfillment to God’s children who choose to walk with Him. Our Heavenly Father wants to lead us and guide us and bring us a life full of hope, joy, protection, and gladness. David remembers that “every good thing I have comes from You.” And then David commits that the LORD God is the ONLY One he follows.
You might re-read this Psalm and remember that although David had no idea that YOU would be reading his writing, God did, and He – God – is the same today as He was back then.
Prayer: LORD, help me to live more like David in this Psalm and have those attitudes and words of gratitude and confidence within me too. Amen.
Psalm 16
“Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.’ As for the godly people in the world, they are the wonderful ones I enjoy. But those who turn to idols will have much pain. I will not offer blood to those idols or even speak their names. No, the Lord is all I need. He takes care of me. My share in life has been pleasant; my part has been beautiful. I praise the Lord because he advises me. Even at night, I feel his leading. I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt. So I rejoice and am glad. Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave. You will not let your holy one rot. You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy; at your right hand, I will find pleasure forever.”
This Psalm of David paints such a wonderful picture of fulfillment to God’s children who choose to walk with Him. Our Heavenly Father wants to lead us and guide us and bring us a life full of hope, joy, protection, and gladness. David remembers that “every good thing I have comes from You.” And then David commits that the LORD God is the ONLY One he follows.
You might re-read this Psalm and remember that although David had no idea that YOU would be reading his writing, God did, and He – God – is the same today as He was back then.
Prayer: LORD, help me to live more like David in this Psalm and have those attitudes and words of gratitude and confidence within me too. Amen.