Meditate. Where do you find peace in God’s word?
ש [Shin] Powerful people
harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. I rejoice in
your word like one who discovers a great treasure. I hate and abhor all
falsehood, but I love your instructions. I will praise you seven times a day
because all your regulations are just. Those who love your instructions have
great peace and do not stumble. I long for your rescue, LORD, so I have obeyed
your commands. I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. Yes, I obey
your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. Psalm
119:161-168
I will praise
you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. Seven times a
day? Only Seven?! In Isaiah’s prayer for Jerusalem he says…
As seen in Jerusalem.
O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on
your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you
who pray to the LORD. Isaiah 62:6
Pray
continually. Paul taught the same thing to the church at Thessalonica when he
was giving them advice on Christian conduct.
See that no one pays back evil for evil,
but always try to do good to each other and to all people. Always be joyful. Never
stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for
you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 (Underlined for
emphasis.)
Ezra give us good advice here beyond praising and praying. Obeying. That is the ultimate key in living to please God. By obeying God’s commandments, laws, instruction…all of His words…we will live in such a way that will give us peace. Peace, joy, love…isn’t that what we are all ultimately seeking?
Prayer ~ I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Verse of Salvation ~ May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ--for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:11
Bible Trivia Answer to the Question: What was the attitude of Christ?
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. Philippians 2:1-8 (Underlined for emphasis.)
We are not God, nor will we ever be a god...but we still need to have a humble attitude like Christ.
Bible Trivia Question for next
week ~ What was “The Hand Writng On The Wall?” When did that happen? What was
written? What did it mean?
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