Oct 16 2024

Today's Bible Verse

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

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In this verse, David declares his complete dependence on the Lord. He knows that the Lord is the source of his life, his salvation, and his defense. David's dependence on the Lord gave him courage and sustained him through difficulties.

David begins the Psalm by saying that his soul waits on the Lord, which shows his complete dependence on Him. David does not know how to act or where to go until God shows him the way. He is depending on Him for direction at all times. He trusts that the Lord will guide him because the Lord has given him salvation. And because David has experienced the depths of God's love for him, he knows that God is trustworthy.

David refers to God as his rock, but what exactly does this mean? For one, it means that God does not change. He is the firm foundation on which we can base our hope. He is reliable and will honor all the promises that He has made to us. Even if everything around us seems to be falling apart, we have a steady and loving savior—a rock—who is near and loves us always.

When we are grounded in the Lord, we do not have to be frightened (or moved, as David writes) by things of this world. We don't have to be emotionally overwhelmed in any circumstance. We know the most important relationship we have is with Jesus, and that will never go away. We can rest in confidence of His unfailing mercy and love. We know in our hearts that He is always on our side and that He will see us through everything that happens in our lives. And one day, when we pass away, He will welcome us into eternity.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my rock and my salvation. Thank you for assuring me that, like David, I can depend on you and trust you completely. I love you, Lord, and I would be nothing without your mercy and grace. Thank you for being my defense. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Oct 15 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. :

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Yesterday's Bible study

When David wrote Psalm 39, he was facing something difficult. We cannot be sure of what it was, only that he was desperate for God's help. This verse records David's decision to wait for the Lord, even in the midst of great trial and uncertainty. Today, we'll think about the idea of being like David and waiting for the Lord.

The verse begins with a rhetorical question: What do I wait for? David knows that his hope is not in the world. He has nothing to hope for or desire in the world, and he knows that all pleasures come from the Lord Himself. The world is fickle and all the pleasures it offers will not satisfy us, so we must hope in something greater.

Then David sets his eyes on the Lord, and realizes his hope is in Him; if something good happens, it will come from God. David is aware that looking to the world for affirmation, fame, peace, or joy will always be in vain, but hoping in the Lord will never prove futile. It is the path that will bring peace.

Today, if you find yourself waiting for something worldly, remember that the Lord is your true source of pleasure and satisfaction. Knowing Him produces enough joy to last for all eternity. He is sufficient… right here, right now.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, I thank you for being my hope. Thank you for being so much better than anything this world offers. I love you, Lord, and I want to know you more and more. My hope is in you, Jesus. In your name, amen.


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