The thirteenth Psalm demonstrates the frustration David was
going through and the sorrow he felt as his enemies pursued him. Yet David knew
where to place his trust. David wrote, “I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he
has dealt bountifully with me” (v.5,6 – ESV).
As we come to the end of another year, we look back and
remember all the difficulties we have faced and the great blessings we have
received. Most people have the tendency to focus on the negative. We remember
the hurtful things that people have done to us. We remember the financial
difficulties we have suffered. We remember the hardships, heartaches, and
health issues we had to overcome. We remember the pain we, our friends and our
families have felt. It is easy to look back and gripe and complain, wondering
what might have been. Negative thinking will not help you to have a great day.
Instead, let us remember the bountiful blessings of God.
Remember the people who have touched your lives this year. Remember the people
who have been benevolent toward you. Remember those who have prayed for you,
who have sent encouraging words to you, and those who ask about your
well-being. Remember the great opportunities for growth that have come your
way, how you benefited from the struggles you were able to overcome, and the
blessings or prayer as you sought help from the only One who can actually do
something about our hard times. Remember the financial blessings that have been
given to you (especially considering we are very rich considering how most of
the world lives). Rather than focusing on the hardships, let us focus on God.
His love is constant and true. He provides us with salvation when we do His
will. Therefore, we praise God for all that He has done for us…for His
bountiful blessings.
If you do not know God and if you do not have a relationship
with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the best thing you can do as we come to
the end of the year is to give your live to Christ. We would love to have you
come worship with us and if you have questions about how you can become a
Christian, please let us know. We would love to help you come into the
bountiful blessings of the Lord.
Psalm 14
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God” (v.1). It
is unbelievable that anyone would not believe in God. In fact, the Bible
declares that since the beginning of the world, God has made it clearly evident
that He exists. He has made it possible for the world to see His everlasting
power and divinity. Therefore we have no excuse if we fail to believe in God
(Romans 1:20).
Because of their unbelief, many have failed to seek God
(v.2). As a result they have become filthy and do not do what is good (v.3). If
one does not believe in God, then obviously, they will not want to live under
His authority. Sadly, even some claiming to believe in God do not want to live
under His authority. Those who love God, keep His commandments (John 14:15).
The missing ingredients are knowledge (Hosea 4:6) and fear
(Proverbs 1:29). Faith comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). Our
mission in life is two fold: to fear God and keep His commandments
(Ecclesiastes 12:13); and to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). With
knowledge of God’s word and a reverence for God we should have a desire to help
the lost know God. Salvation comes from the Lord (Psalm 14:7).
Friends and neighbors, there is a God. He loved you so much
that He sent His Son to die in yourstead (John 3:16). Christ loved you so much
that He laid down His life for you (1 John 3:16). We love you enough to tell
you the truth about the Christ and His church. We want to help. If you need
proof that there is a God and there is a way that will lead you to eternal
life, please contact us and we will be thrilled to study with you.
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