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Value God's Instructions

Day 159

Reading: Psalms 91:1 - Psalms 100:5

The Book of Psalms is filled not only with prayers and songs of praise but also with instructions that guide the believer towards greatness. One can actually study the Book of Psalms and see the different instructions that draw us closer to God. Today I will list a few of the instructions contained within our reading.
  • Abide in God. Learn to stay in the Presence of God. Safety is only found when one makes the Presence of God the place of habitation and not an occasional place. Notice that the promise to abide under the shadow of God Almighty is given to those who dwell in the secret place. Many people quote Psalm 91 thinking that quoting it will give to them the desired result of protection. The key to receiving what God has ordained is tied to your dwelling in the secret place. 
  • Make the Lord your refuge. We live in a world where people make many other things, idols, people, money their refuge. The Psalmist exhorts that one makes the Lord God their refuge. The reason for this is that all others will fail. God can never fail.
  • Set your love on God. God promises deliverance to the person who chooses to love God. Make the choice to love God outrageously. Love Him with all your being and capacity. Direct all your affection to God. As you love God you become a reflector of His love to the world. Setting your love on God allows for answered prayer. 
  • Give thanks always. You cannot access the Courts of God without thanksgiving and praise. The Psalmist says it is good to give thanks. No one likes ungrateful people. Ungrateful people are never welcome again. How much more should this apply with God the giver of life?
  • Be planted in the House of God. God doesn't take pleasure in people who are not single-minded or focused. One foot in and the other in the dirt is not pleasing to God. Every believer should not be a pew warmer in the House of God. Be planted by being active and a contributor to the success of the House of God.
  • Hear God for success. When one receives instructions from God they open themselves to the possibilities of greatness. When one chooses to disobey God they have chosen to be marked for failure.
  • Give to God what is due to Him. Don't be stingy with God. Give to God without failure.  Let God be your all and learn to give to Him all the glory due to Him alone.
May I urge that today and every other day of your life seek to hear God and fulfil his instructions and obligations to you. Don't harden your voice. Instead, yearn for God to speak to you about everything.

Memory Verse: Psalms 97.5

Decree:


Psalms 97:11
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. (italics mine)
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