Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
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Rich Love
I’ve heard of a few rich people claiming they need to pay taxes, but I’ve never heard of someone who was willing to give up everything to be poor for thirty-three years. What kind of love would do that? If we are honest, we’ll admit it’s not the kind of love we have ever seen. It would be easier for man to say they would die for someone than give up his riches knowing full well he would eventually be rejected and killed.
Most of the time, men are willing to do something unselfish when they believe they will be rewarded. But Jesus loved us so much, he gave up everything so WE could be rewarded. That’s ultimate love!
Call and He Will Answer
The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the guard: “Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:1-3 ESV
It amazes me that Jeremiah heard the Lord even while in prison. Jeremiah wasn’t known to be a cheery guy. We know him as the weeping prophet. He carried messages that didn’t make anyone feel great about themselves. The people made it clear they didn’t like what he said and punished him several times, including throwing him in jail.
But God was there with him even in prison. When we call out to the Lord, he will answer. That doesn’t mean he will always answer in the way we would like, but it will be the best answer for us. Call to him today, and he will answer!
Forgotten Gratitude
Cartoon of a growling dog and guy. The boy says, “Hey! Have you forgotten who feeds you?”
This cartoon is based on Psalm 104:24-30.
My wife got a rude surprise the other day. She wanted to put our dog up for the night, but the pooch didn’t want anything to do with it. Perhaps she was guarding one of her bones, or she just didn’t want to move. Whatever reason, she bit my wife. I had fallen asleep. I awoke to a very angry voice cry, “Bad dog!” Unfortunately, our dog literally bit the hand that fed her.
Psalm 104 paints a beautiful picture of how the Lord provides for us. It says that every creature depends on God for survival. Sometimes, people forget that is just as true for them as it is for the sparrow.
Today, let’s think about all the good and perfect gifts the Lord provides for us.