Does God define you by your illnesses or your human imperfections? No, He doesn't measure us by the world's standards. It is not our emotional, mental, and physical strengths that are the standard God measures for salvation. What counts is that we love God and follow Jesus Christ. Psalm 147:1-11 fills me with peace as I read it, and I immediately offer praise to the Lord. It speaks of building up Jerusalem and of gathering together the outcasts of Israel; and... I see myself as one of the outcasts God has gathered. Do you see yourself somewhere in the following list?
- He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
- He tells (knows?) the number of the stars , and calls them by their names. (He knows your name and my name too.)
- He lifts up the meek, and throws down the wicked.
- It brings Him pleasure for us to know who He is and reverence Him, for us to fear Him.
- He wants us to hope in His Mercy.
We are told He is responsible for the clouds, the rain, and the grass that grows. He is the one who feeds the beast and the young ravens; yet, He doesn't delight in the strength of the horse or the legs of a man. It is not our strength or perfection that defines His care for us: it is our belief and fear in Him, and our hope in His mercy. This is what I see in Psalm 147: 1-11.
Prayer: Father God, thank You for caring about me, and for caring about each of Your children. I pray my attitude and worship will be pleasing to You, who is worthy of All praise Thank You for the reminder I am important to You: that it is not my strength that brings you pleasure; but, it is me fearing You -- reverencing and being awed by You, as well as hoping in Your Mercy that pleases You. I am afflicted and weak, but I can trust in You, my Savior and my God. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Does God define you by your illnesses or your human imperfections? No, He doesn't measure us by the world's standards. It is not our emotional, mental, and physical strengths that are the standard God measures for salvation. What counts is that we love God and follow Jesus Christ. Psalm 147:1-11 fills me with peace as I read it, and I immediately offer praise to the Lord. It speaks of building up Jerusalem and of gathering together the outcasts of Israel; and... I see myself as one of the outcasts God has gathered. Do you see yourself somewhere in the following list?
- He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
- He tells (knows?) the number of the stars , and calls them by their names. (He knows your name and my name too.)
- He lifts up the meek, and throws down the wicked.
- It brings Him pleasure for us to know who He is and reverence Him, for us to fear Him.
- He wants us to hope in His Mercy.
Prayer: Father God, thank You for caring about me, and for caring about each of Your children. I pray my attitude and worship will be pleasing to You, who is worthy of All praise Thank You for the reminder I am important to You: that it is not my strength that brings you pleasure; but, it is me fearing You -- reverencing and being awed by You, as well as hoping in Your Mercy that pleases You. I am afflicted and weak, but I can trust in You, my Savior and my God. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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I would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading "Take Comfort", and God bless you. Sincerely, Deborah