Numbering My Days

Tag: security

  • Psalm 37

    Take delight in the LORD,
    and he will give you
    your heart’s desires.

    It is tempting to read this verse as a formula for getting wealth, power, fortune, fame – those things many people want and strive for.

    But, read more carefully. Take delight in the Lord.

    Make the Lord your heart’s desire.

    And you will receive your heart’s desire – the Lord!

    And what could be better?

    To be in the presence of the Lord – to know Him and to experience His peace, His security, His wisdom.

    That is wealth!

    Lord, I desire you!

    In Psalm 42 we will encounter the waterfall – this was one of those attempts to capture what my mind’s eye sees. It contributes to the final, but it’s not the final. “Trust the process. . . ”

  • Psalm 35

    LORD, who is like you,
    rescuing the poor from one
    too strong for him.

    David’s look to the Lord for deliverance from his enemies seems, at first glance, to be self-serving, conceited, arrogant. After all, why should God choose to defend him, to destroy his enemies?

    The heart of this, for my benefit, is to realize that David’s relationship with the Lord was real, healthy, faith-filled, and based on the Lord’s character and holiness, not his own.

    So too, his enemies defied righteous, holy God almighty.

    David recognized his deliverance was due to God’s righteousness (v. 24), not his own.

    Last, for me, my enemies include the enemy – Satan – who longs for the destruction of anyone who trusts in Christ.

    Lord, rescue me!

  • Psalm 34

    Taste and see that the LORD is good.
    How happy is the person who
    takes refuge in him!

    Such a delightful invitation.

    We use this mindset with others, especially children, often.

    – Just try a bite.

    – Try it! You’ll like it.

    The Lord invites all to put Him to the test.

    Try Him. You’ll see. He’s good!

    – He provides for those who seek Him.

    – He grants long life for those who do good.

    – He guides us to peace – urges us to pursue it.

    – He watches over us.

    – He removes evil from the earth.

    – He rescues us, especially when we are brokenhearted.

    – He protects.

    – He redeems.

    Taste and see!

    The Lord is good.

  • Psalm 33

    The counsel of the LORD stands forever,
    the plans of his heart from generation
    to generation.

    God, creator and sustainer of all life, worthy of our worship and praise, is always – and always has been – pursuing His plan and purpose for His creation.

    He will not be thwarted.

    He cannot fail.

    He does nothing haphazardly.

    He intends for His creation to be subject to Christ and to Himself.

    There are days, moments, eras even, when this seems ludicrous: God in charge? In charge of this mess?

    But His plan,

    His counsel,

    His purpose will not falter or fail.

    In His time, according to His plan, He will fulfill all He has in mind.

    We put our hope in you, Lord!

  • Psalm 29

    The voice of the LORD is
    above the waters,
    The God of glory thunders –
    The LORD, above the vast water.

    Our Lord God is enthroned above the vast expanses of heaven and earth. His voice declares His glory and resonates to all who are below.

    He is seen in the power of the great sea; in the loud thunder; through the electric flare of the storm.

    Yet, His powerful presence delivers peace to His people.

    Calm assurance of His majestic reign.

    Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
    . . . the glory due his name.

    (One last look . . . )

  • Psalm 27

    The LORD is my light
    and my salvation –
    whom should I fear?
    The LORD is the stronghold of my life –
    whom should I dread?

    David had unshakeable confidence and courage based in his Lord – Yahweh.

    Amazing!

    Though surrounded by enemies, hounded by even those he sought to serve, David remained convinced that the Lord, who had protected him in the past, would protect him again today, and in the future.

    I need confidence like that!

    And a memory of what the Lord has done for me to fuel that courage.

    Lord, bring to my mind all the glorious moments you have been my Savior,

    Provider,

    Protector.

    In you I have full confidence that you will guide and protect me – in all the days ahead.

    All the days!

  • Psalm 26

    Test me, LORD, and try me;
    examine my heart and mind.
    For your faithful love guides me,
    and I live by your truth..

    David had amazing confidence in his relationship with the Lord – and must have been diligent in his spiritual life. Amazing: to challenge the Lord to examine him, to test him because he was certain of his integrity before the Lord.

    This must have been “the David” – the man after God’s heart.

    Lord, my confidence is only in Jesus Christ.

    In Him I stand before you and can withstand the scrutiny of your righteous judgment.

    Without Christ I am guilty.

    Full of insecurity.

    I know my heart is not pure.

    My confidence, though, is in Christ!

    In Christ alone, my hope is found.

  • Psalm 23

    The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have what I need.

    He provides –

    Rest

    Renewal

    Direction

    Security

    Protection

    Correction

    Sustenance

    Blessing

    He pursues me . . .

    I will dwell in His House all my days.

  • Psalm 21

    LORD, the king finds joy
    in your strength.

    The strength and might of the Lord is a delight, a joy for those who trust in, rely on, the Lord.

    The Lord blesses and endows the king – and all who submit to his reign – with “rich blessings.”

    Not so for those who oppose the Lord. Death and damnation await those who defy the Lord and who fight against the Lord’s chosen.

    Lord, make clear to me those you bless, that we might not oppose you and your plan, your will.

    In Christ we trust – He is my eternal King!

  • Psalm 20

    Some take pride in chariots, and
    others in horses,
    but we take pride in the name of the
    LORD our God.

    Victory – any triumph over the evil one is accomplished not by my might, my resources, human weapons.

    Victory in the great conflict comes as I rely on, recognize, take pride, comfort, and shelter in the name of the Lord.

    He gives victory.

    He achieves the victory and brings us along to observe it and to enjoy the fruit of His victory.

    Praise the Lord!

    He rules!

    He reigns!

    He is mighty!

    He brings the victory.

    Through Jesus Christ our Lord . . .