April 20: Psalm 121, 123-125, 128-130

April 20, Psalm 121, 123-125, 128-130

Psalm 121 Here we have a beautiful prayer about the big Power of an Unlimited God. Where are we supposed to look? To the Lord - look up and know that your help comes from Him. He is the Creator and Sustainer of the earth, I think He can take care of you! Plant your feet with Him and He will keep you strong, for now and forever more. 

Psalm 123 Again we are reminded to continue to look to God, who is Merciful and Mighty. When you have had enough, like the Psalmist, look to God knowing that He has got you covered with His love and plan. 

Psalm 124 If the Lord wasn't on the side of the Israelites, or us for that matter, we would be utterly destroyed. We are to give thanks to God for this, continually. God is our Deliverer and worthy of our praise. When we escape trials and hardship, or get through them, it is because of what the Lord has done.

Psalm 125 Your confidence needs to be placed in the Lord and He deserves our loyalty. If you put your trust in the Lord, you will not be let down. Put your trust anywhere else and you will be disappointed. Evildoers are lead the wrong way by God Himself, and He protects the righteous. 

Psalm 128 In the days of David, if somebody feared the Lord they were was blessed by God when they had a great harvest, lots of kids, and a family. It’s not much different now a days. Think about it… sure you may not be trying to harvest food to feed your family and pay your bills, but what about the other ways the Lord provides? It is a combination of you doing what God has called you to do and He puts it all together to bless you and those around you. So, may you have a great harvest, lots of kids and lots of grandkids! Only, fear the Lord and surrender to Him, because He is worth it.

Psalm 129 If God has protected and given you continuous provisions, why would He stop now? I am not talking about prosperity theology, where if you are a good person God will give you whatever you want. I am referring to God sustaining your every breath, making the trees blossom, the sun to rise and set, and on and on. This is what God does. He did it for the Israelites, and He is doing it for the righteous. During your hardships, never forget what God has done for you.  

Psalm 130 Wait and be patient for the Lord, it is worth it. Don’t jump in front of where He is leading you - or you won’t know where to go. Make sense? If He is leading - let Him lead. Cry out to God! Beg of Him to hear you! But then wait for the Lord to lead you, wait more than anything in the world for Him to lead you and go before you. He will redeem you of all your sins and He never wastes a hurt - so let Him!

To sum it all up:

• Trust in the goodness of the Lord and wait for Him to guide you. 
• God is never early and never late. God’s timing is perfect, even if you don’t think so. Remember, you only see in part. You don't know what else God is working on. It is not about us - it is about Him and His Glory!
• Always know that God is there for you. Trust him and pursue Him not, sin