Memory verse of the week
Psalm 89:1-2 A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. 1 I will sing of the LORD'S great love forever;
with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. 2 I will declare that
your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself. NIV
Who are the fortunate?
Psalm 89:1-2 A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. 1 I will sing of the LORD'S great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. 2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself. NIV
The Psalmist, Ethan, realizes that the Lord's love lasts forever and it is by proclaiming this reality about God's love and faithfulness, that you experience joy and peace.
Verse 5:6 The heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings? (There is no one to compare) NIV
Society dictates, and the media flashes scenes of what happiness should look like. But after pursuing and running ourselves ragged trying to attain everything which appears to be peace and happiness, it is those of us who take the time to prasie God for who He is, and to thank Him for His love and faithfulness, proclaiming to anyone this truth, it is us who are known as the fortunate ones.
14 Righteousness and jusstice are the foundation of our throne; love and faithfulness go before you. 15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. NIV
Ethan the Ezrahite models for us the life of those who know the true source of joy and make it a practice to consciously rejoice in what they know. We need to recall the astounding works of the Lord and spontaneously praise and exalt God, who is worthy.
Choosing to place our focus on the everlasting God brings us comfort, joy, and confidence. Philippians 4:8 perfectly describes our path to joy:
Philippians 4:8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things, 9b And the God of peace will be with you. NIV
Praying that as you worship God in spirit and in truth throughout the day, that you will think of everything good and noble.
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