The LORD is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread? Psalm 27:1
Dear Sisters and Brothers who are precious to the LORD,
Light keeps us from walking in darkness. He is Light. His word is Light. His word is mine for the taking! In my dark times it is life and breath and strength; as welcome as the sunrise after the darkest night.
Neck deep in Psalm 18 and 27, this past month, has been a source of strength and encouragement. When trials invade, cloaked in darkness, the Lord is my Stay. He is alive as my Shield, my Deliverer, and my Refuge! These are but a few descriptors the Lord put in Psalm 18! Each one is a treasure of rich meaning. I elected to compile a list of ‘who He is to me’ and another list of ‘what He has done’ (and is doing) in my life, plus a third listing of His worth. During this exercise, the warmth of His Love washed over me and left me in awe of His provision for me! It was then I heard Him whisper: “Arlene, hear my love for you in these words.”
Want a blessing? Take time to prayerfully read Psalm 18, meditatively as you list the descriptors included. I promise you will be lifted up, for His Truth will permeate and fill your being.
His Words for me this morning were in verse 18: ‘But the LORD was my stay’. Trials that shake our foundation can intimidate; replacing faith with fear. David proclaimed God was his ‘stay’ when Saul was pursuing David unto death.
stay: remain in the same place
stay: a device used as a brace or support.
God brought David forth and rescued him from all his enemies, because He delighted in him. When Christ and His word are our stay, firstly, we can stand strong in the LORD, unmoving, refusing fear; choosing instead to believe God is Sovereign, good and all-wise. Secondly, we can know a peace which passes all understanding, even though tears drip from our chins; for Christ is more than our stay, He is our strength and support. Our cry comes into His ears. And what sets my feet to dancing is next: (v19) He delights in us. Grab this Truth and dance in praise!! He absolutely loves us beyond measure! Is there not unmeasured ‘rest’ in this?
The very fact of trial proves that there is something in us very precious to our Lord; else He would not spend so much pains and time on us. Christ would not test us if He did not see the precious ore of faith mingled in the rock-matrix of our nature; and it is to bring this out into purity and beauty that He forces us through the fiery ordeal. Be patient, O sufferer! The end result will more than compensate for all our trials, when we see how they wrought out, the far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. To have one word of God’s commendation; to be glorified in Christ, so as to glorify Him…ah! That will more than repay for all. unknown
And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:5
Daddy, You who deliver me and comfort me and hear my brokenness, I bow before You in surrender and worship. How beautiful You are to me. Thank You for the intricate word pictures that draw me to You. I am comforted. I am encouraged. You are strength and hope. Because of You I am still standing! How amazing to know you as my ‘stay’! Only because of You can I stand at all. I know Your Word says ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ (Isaiah 7:9 niv) Because You are my stay, I am standing, I am blessed. I look forward to eternity with You where there will be no darkness, because the lamp is the Lamb!! Bless each sister and brother who reads my words about You. May You be glorified ‘now’ and forever. amen
Walk in the Light as He is in the Light... much love to you sisters and brothers,
az
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread? Psalm 27:1
Dear Sisters and Brothers who are precious to the LORD,
Light keeps us from walking in darkness. He is Light. His word is Light. His word is mine for the taking! In my dark times it is life and breath and strength; as welcome as the sunrise after the darkest night.
Neck deep in Psalm 18 and 27, this past month, has been a source of strength and encouragement. When trials invade, cloaked in darkness, the Lord is my Stay. He is alive as my Shield, my Deliverer, and my Refuge! These are but a few descriptors the Lord put in Psalm 18! Each one is a treasure of rich meaning. I elected to compile a list of ‘who He is to me’ and another list of ‘what He has done’ (and is doing) in my life, plus a third listing of His worth. During this exercise, the warmth of His Love washed over me and left me in awe of His provision for me! It was then I heard Him whisper: “Arlene, hear my love for you in these words.”
Want a blessing? Take time to prayerfully read Psalm 18, meditatively as you list the descriptors included. I promise you will be lifted up, for His Truth will permeate and fill your being.
His Words for me this morning were in verse 18: ‘But the LORD was my stay’. Trials that shake our foundation can intimidate; replacing faith with fear. David proclaimed God was his ‘stay’ when Saul was pursuing David unto death.
stay: remain in the same place
stay: a device used as a brace or support.
God brought David forth and rescued him from all his enemies, because He delighted in him. When Christ and His word are our stay, firstly, we can stand strong in the LORD, unmoving, refusing fear; choosing instead to believe God is Sovereign, good and all-wise. Secondly, we can know a peace which passes all understanding, even though tears drip from our chins; for Christ is more than our stay, He is our strength and support. Our cry comes into His ears. And what sets my feet to dancing is next: (v19) He delights in us. Grab this Truth and dance in praise!! He absolutely loves us beyond measure! Is there not unmeasured ‘rest’ in this?
The very fact of trial proves that there is something in us very precious to our Lord; else He would not spend so much pains and time on us. Christ would not test us if He did not see the precious ore of faith mingled in the rock-matrix of our nature; and it is to bring this out into purity and beauty that He forces us through the fiery ordeal. Be patient, O sufferer! The end result will more than compensate for all our trials, when we see how they wrought out, the far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. To have one word of God’s commendation; to be glorified in Christ, so as to glorify Him…ah! That will more than repay for all. unknown
And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:5
Daddy, You who deliver me and comfort me and hear my brokenness, I bow before You in surrender and worship. How beautiful You are to me. Thank You for the intricate word pictures that draw me to You. I am comforted. I am encouraged. You are strength and hope. Because of You I am still standing! How amazing to know you as my ‘stay’! Only because of You can I stand at all. I know Your Word says ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ (Isaiah 7:9 niv) Because You are my stay, I am standing, I am blessed. I look forward to eternity with You where there will be no darkness, because the lamp is the Lamb!! Bless each sister and brother who reads my words about You. May You be glorified ‘now’ and forever. amen
Walk in the Light as He is in the Light... much love to you sisters and brothers,
az
