March 20: Joshua 7-8; Psalm 69; 1Corinthians 5

Depending on God!

Scripture: Psalm 69: 13 ¶ But I pray to you, O LORD, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.
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16 Answer me, O LORD, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.

Observation: The Psalmist was in trouble and looking for an answer from God. He was not approaching God on the basis of how he deserved God’s love, but on the basis of God’s character. He was counting on God’s goodness and love. He was counting on God to show him favor and be merciful.

Application: It is humbling to realize how holy, just and righteous God is and how unworthy I am. I have to depend on His mercy and His love for me. He made a sacrifice so awesome that it more than covers my sins. Not only do I need to depend on Him, He wants me to depend on Him. I must depend on Him when I am in trouble, when I am tempted, when I am tired, when I am disappointed, when I am happy, when things are going my way and when they are not.

Prayer: Lord, I am so thankful I can count on you. You help me maintain a life of victory and restore victory to me when I fall. Amen.

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!