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 based on 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 must 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.
God could say, “Leon, I have done enough for you already. It is time for you to depend on yourself!” But He says, “Depending on me for your salvation got you started and depending on me will keep you going!”
My depending on Him gives Him opportunity to demonstrate His power, His provision, His wisdom, etc. It also gives me an opportunity to make sure people know who is responsible for how things worked together for my good and His glory.
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. To you belongs all the glory. May others see what you have done in my life; may they give you glory; and may they have faith that you will do the same for them. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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