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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, November 23, 2016
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“Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In the grave who shall give thee thanks?” (Psalm 6:4–5).
Give thanks! I am amazed at the number of ways we can find hope in the Bible. We can read/study a verse from one perspective and be encouraged today, and tomorrow read the same and get something entirely different. Today’s Scripture focus is no exception.
The psalmist is obviously distressed and burdened by illness from which he cannot find relief. He is overwhelmed by the pain and emotional drain it is having on him. As he cries out to His God for relief and comfort in tribulation, he makes an incredible statement. He says that those who are dead (which he felt he would be if he did not get relief soon) can neither remember, nor give thanks to God. Now, many of us from a particular religious persuasion would probably focus most on the fact that those who are dead, really are dead, and their emotions, pain, thoughts, and existence cease until the resurrection. They have no part, as the wise man said, in anything that happens under the sun. True. However, my mind shifted to a different facet of truth here: we need to be alive to give thanks, and time is running out.
You see, the Lord has endowed each of us with the privilege of life. If you are reading this, you are obviously alive. There is no post-mortem version of you experiencing some alternate reality taking a peek into the affairs of this world. You are flesh and blood with the privilege of breath in your lungs and the ability to give thanks to God who sustains you. Give thanks. Whether you are experiencing trials and tribulations or rejoicing, give thanks. Whether you are young or old, give thanks. Whether you understand all the mysteries of the universe or not, give thanks.
Clearly, the psalmist was asking God to extend his life and relieve his suffering so he could have more time to thank Him for His goodness, and by extension, be a testimony to those with whom he would come into contact. Will you do the same? Whether sick or well, will you invest your energy relishing the few moments we call life and thanking God for His manifold blessings? There is a lot of religion in doing so. Far too many of us take God’s grace for granted and neglect to thank Him. Don’t be one of those people who receive healing, food, shelter, food, friendships, love, etc., and neglect to return to your Benefactor and simply thank Him. Give thanks. Imagine a world where people made this kind of commitment.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Audio Link:
“Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In the grave who shall give thee thanks?” (Psalm 6:4–5).
Give thanks! I am amazed at the number of ways we can find hope in the Bible. We can read/study a verse from one perspective and be encouraged today, and tomorrow read the same and get something entirely different. Today’s Scripture focus is no exception.
The psalmist is obviously distressed and burdened by illness from which he cannot find relief. He is overwhelmed by the pain and emotional drain it is having on him. As he cries out to His God for relief and comfort in tribulation, he makes an incredible statement. He says that those who are dead (which he felt he would be if he did not get relief soon) can neither remember, nor give thanks to God. Now, many of us from a particular religious persuasion would probably focus most on the fact that those who are dead, really are dead, and their emotions, pain, thoughts, and existence cease until the resurrection. They have no part, as the wise man said, in anything that happens under the sun. True. However, my mind shifted to a different facet of truth here: we need to be alive to give thanks, and time is running out.
You see, the Lord has endowed each of us with the privilege of life. If you are reading this, you are obviously alive. There is no post-mortem version of you experiencing some alternate reality taking a peek into the affairs of this world. You are flesh and blood with the privilege of breath in your lungs and the ability to give thanks to God who sustains you. Give thanks. Whether you are experiencing trials and tribulations or rejoicing, give thanks. Whether you are young or old, give thanks. Whether you understand all the mysteries of the universe or not, give thanks.
Clearly, the psalmist was asking God to extend his life and relieve his suffering so he could have more time to thank Him for His goodness, and by extension, be a testimony to those with whom he would come into contact. Will you do the same? Whether sick or well, will you invest your energy relishing the few moments we call life and thanking God for His manifold blessings? There is a lot of religion in doing so. Far too many of us take God’s grace for granted and neglect to thank Him. Don’t be one of those people who receive healing, food, shelter, food, friendships, love, etc., and neglect to return to your Benefactor and simply thank Him. Give thanks. Imagine a world where people made this kind of commitment.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Audio Link:
“Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In the grave who shall give thee thanks?” (Psalm 6:4–5).
Give thanks! I am amazed at the number of ways we can find hope in the Bible. We can read/study a verse from one perspective and be encouraged today, and tomorrow read the same and get something entirely different. Today’s Scripture focus is no exception.
The psalmist is obviously distressed and burdened by illness from which he cannot find relief. He is overwhelmed by the pain and emotional drain it is having on him. As he cries out to His God for relief and comfort in tribulation, he makes an incredible statement. He says that those who are dead (which he felt he would be if he did not get relief soon) can neither remember, nor give thanks to God. Now, many of us from a particular religious persuasion would probably focus most on the fact that those who are dead, really are dead, and their emotions, pain, thoughts, and existence cease until the resurrection. They have no part, as the wise man said, in anything that happens under the sun. True. However, my mind shifted to a different facet of truth here: we need to be alive to give thanks, and time is running out.
You see, the Lord has endowed each of us with the privilege of life. If you are reading this, you are obviously alive. There is no post-mortem version of you experiencing some alternate reality taking a peek into the affairs of this world. You are flesh and blood with the privilege of breath in your lungs and the ability to give thanks to God who sustains you. Give thanks. Whether you are experiencing trials and tribulations or rejoicing, give thanks. Whether you are young or old, give thanks. Whether you understand all the mysteries of the universe or not, give thanks.
Clearly, the psalmist was asking God to extend his life and relieve his suffering so he could have more time to thank Him for His goodness, and by extension, be a testimony to those with whom he would come into contact. Will you do the same? Whether sick or well, will you invest your energy relishing the few moments we call life and thanking God for His manifold blessings? There is a lot of religion in doing so. Far too many of us take God’s grace for granted and neglect to thank Him. Don’t be one of those people who receive healing, food, shelter, food, friendships, love, etc., and neglect to return to your Benefactor and simply thank Him. Give thanks. Imagine a world where people made this kind of commitment.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Audio Link:
“Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In the grave who shall give thee thanks?” (Psalm 6:4–5).
Give thanks! I am amazed at the number of ways we can find hope in the Bible. We can read/study a verse from one perspective and be encouraged today, and tomorrow read the same and get something entirely different. Today’s Scripture focus is no exception.
The psalmist is obviously distressed and burdened by illness from which he cannot find relief. He is overwhelmed by the pain and emotional drain it is having on him. As he cries out to His God for relief and comfort in tribulation, he makes an incredible statement. He says that those who are dead (which he felt he would be if he did not get relief soon) can neither remember, nor give thanks to God. Now, many of us from a particular religious persuasion would probably focus most on the fact that those who are dead, really are dead, and their emotions, pain, thoughts, and existence cease until the resurrection. They have no part, as the wise man said, in anything that happens under the sun. True. However, my mind shifted to a different facet of truth here: we need to be alive to give thanks, and time is running out.
You see, the Lord has endowed each of us with the privilege of life. If you are reading this, you are obviously alive. There is no post-mortem version of you experiencing some alternate reality taking a peek into the affairs of this world. You are flesh and blood with the privilege of breath in your lungs and the ability to give thanks to God who sustains you. Give thanks. Whether you are experiencing trials and tribulations or rejoicing, give thanks. Whether you are young or old, give thanks. Whether you understand all the mysteries of the universe or not, give thanks.
Clearly, the psalmist was asking God to extend his life and relieve his suffering so he could have more time to thank Him for His goodness, and by extension, be a testimony to those with whom he would come into contact. Will you do the same? Whether sick or well, will you invest your energy relishing the few moments we call life and thanking God for His manifold blessings? There is a lot of religion in doing so. Far too many of us take God’s grace for granted and neglect to thank Him. Don’t be one of those people who receive healing, food, shelter, food, friendships, love, etc., and neglect to return to your Benefactor and simply thank Him. Give thanks. Imagine a world where people made this kind of commitment.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)