Bless The LORD at ALL Times

Scripture For The Day  

November 28, 2023

"Bless The LORD at All Times" 

Psalm 34- another acrostic psalm. For historical reference, it goes along with 1 Samuel 21-22.

“I will Bless The LORD at all times: His Praise shall continually be in my mouth.” -Psalm 34:1. David struggled quite a bit, with circumstances, with depression, with people who were against him. But it didn’t stop The LORD from using David. He gave David the gift to write and David wrote many songs that were used for generations and probably still today. Not everyone wanted to listen. Not everyone cared. But as long as He was doing what The LORD called him to do; that’s what mattered. Continually He Blessed The LORD with Praises- in the good and the bad. Humble people will listen and be glad.  My soul shall boast in The LORD. Prideful people will not get it. O magnify The LORD with me, and let us exalt His Name together. That’s what it’s about. Praising God! Not people!

David shares his desperation; I sought The LORD, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears. When we look unto God for help, He will put a smile on our lips. No need for shame. David says as a poor, helpless man he prayed to The LORD, and The LORD heard him. The LORD saved him from all his troubles. The LORD’s angel builds a camp around His followers and protects them. Give the LORD a chance. O taste and see that The LORD is GOOD: Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. Reverence Him. The prideful don’t seek God. What man doesn’t desire more life and to see good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking guile (lies). Depart from evil, and do good. SEEK PEACE, and PURSUE it. Vs 18 is a favorite of mine “The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit” – The LORD is close to those who suffer disappointment. He saves those who are discouraged. The LORD is there to help us, to save us, and to encourage His children.

Are you feeling discouraged this morning? Go to God! He will lift you up, dust you off, and set you back where you need to be. Recognize that He can make a way when there seems to be no way. Only the prideful refuse to acknowledge their wrongs. Confess your sin. Ask forgiveness. Learn and Grow in Him. Dust the negativity and opposition off your sandals and move on. 



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