Genesis 37:1-38:30 ~ Matthew 12:22-45 ~ Psalm 16:1-11 ~ Proverbs 3:27-32
Psalm 16 identifies the worshiper as having a heart that is fully devoted to the Lord and is dependent on the presence of the Lord every day. Worshipers today can glean much understanding and insight from the statement in verse two that says, "apart from You I have no good thing." Ask yourself how much value you place on the Lord as compared with all the "stuff" in your life (people, houses, cars, jobs...). Is the Lord really all that valuable to you?
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.
2 I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing."
7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
11 You will make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16:1-2, 7-8, 11 (NIV)
Much can be accurately said about our values in life based on our calendars, to do lists, and bank statements. In fact, I've heard it said that you can discover the object of someone's worship by looking at those things.
Truth be known, I love verse eight of this Psalm that says, "I have set the LORD always before me." I just wish it were true of me all the time. It is far to easy and detrimental to substitute the creation for the Creator.
Today, as an act of worship, I hope you can offer this Psalm to the Lord as a sincere expression of your praise. May His presence fill us every day, and may magnifying His glory be the purpose of our every act and response.
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