The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 44:6-8,
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"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 he 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 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 his hand.
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 he 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 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 his hand.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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