Thursday, August 11, 2016

Where is the LORD?

PSALM 11 1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, 2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; 3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” 4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man. 5 The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. 6 Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. 7 For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face. David has been sent by God to Saul (and us) to comfort and challenge with God's Word. One of Saul's (and our) struggles is remembering where God is. Saul lived life as if God was not on His throne, Not Holy, and not involve in His every move, decision, and thought. We often act the same way. Where is the LORD? In His temple, the Holy of Holies. Where is the LORD? Ruling as sovereign king over His creation (and over the King of Israel, President of the U.S., chairman of the church board). Where is the LORD? Wherever I am, watching and waiting for me to recognize Him, seek Him, Submit to Him. Let us live as if He is here right now.

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