Thursday, July 9, 2009

Worship for Today: God brings victory.

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing,
majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him in Psalm 44:6-8,

"I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you
give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. In
God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name
forever."

The sons of Korah recognized that it was God who brought victory to
the people of Israel when God blessed them.

In a day where it seems insecurity runs high, remembering where
strength comes from is important. God is the one that makes the
victories possible, both in life and in death. The psalmist here
speaks of God's hand, verse 2, his right hand, his arm, the light of
God's face that brought victory to the ancients of Israel, "for you
loved them." Verse 3.

God loves us in a way we are scarce able to comprehend. In fact, Paul
says that our understanding of that love results in being "filled to
the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:19. So vital is
our understanding of this love of God for us, Paul devoted his life to
praying for this understanding for his readers.

Although we may experience our setbacks in this life, and eventually
face death one day, it is God who brings us safely through to his
presence in a victory that is motivated by his love and carried out by
hand.

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd
love to hear from you!

Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com

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