Ps. 27:14 - "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord."
Ps. 37:7 - "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass."
Ps. 37:9 - "For evildoers shall be cut off, but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth."
Ps. 37:34 - "Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it."
Ps. 39:7 - "And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee."
Ps. 52:9 - "I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints."
Ps. 62:5 - "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him."
The above scriptures are just a sampling of the attitude we, as followers of Christ, should exemplify. Waiting in this sense is with a high expectation that God will be faithful to fulfill his promises. When walking this lifestyle you don't waver and wonder, whimper and waste away, no, you worship and watch for his faithfulness to unfold in magnificent displays of provision, no matter what the venue of supply needed and expected.
In Ps. 39:7 David asks a rhetorical question of God, "...what wait I for?" He then answers his own query by saying, "...my hope is in thee." When you know God like David did, there is no hesitation in zeroing in on the sureness upon which his soul was settled: God would not in this or in any other request of David's deny to answer in a way that would meet the need.
Even when David cried out for God to spare his sin child with Bathsheba, he expected God would show mercy and deliver the child. Because his prayer was to essentially reward David for this sinful relationship, God said no to his request, and David simply accepted the answer because he knew it was just. Only when you really trust in and believe on God in this manner can you wait with both hope and faith in action: hope of mercy; and faith that God would do what was best for David and his family and kingdom.
God will surely correct us when we pray amiss, but he will reward us when we live a life of faith and trust in righteousness.
Look at Ps. 37:4 and discover this reward: "...and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land...". Isn't this worth the wait? Surely the prize set before us is worthy of investing time and patience while God works out the details. He is the awesome God and his rewards are awesome also!
Let me bring this to a close with these words of wisdom inspired by God and penned by David: "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him." (Ps.62:5)
Bring the ultimate control into your life -- set your stance in the midst of battle solid on the Rock of God and depend ONLY upon him and your expectation will be one of deliverance and supply. Keep it simple and sure: Proverbs 3:5 - "Trust in the Lord with ALL YOUR HEART...". (emphasis mine).
When you wait on God, NO, AS you wait on God, don't doubt, believe! Wait in full expectation and watch God work it out. He will nudge you by his Spirit and guide you by his word; he will open your eyes to see and ears to hear what only those who trust him can -- then victory and supply will be the naturally supernatural way of your life.
Final note: If you wait and worry your waiting will be wasted. If you wait having confidence in God, you will be rewarded in a matter befitting a child of the King. Your choice! GO WITH GOD! Warren
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Misunderstood Ingredient - Waiting
According to the teaching of Scripture the way to receive things from God is to "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." (Matt. 7:7&8)
So, the formula is this: Ask = receive. However, there is a problem here. The problem is that many times when we ask we don't receive -- at least not immediately. Why not?
It is because in the law of seed time and harvest there is a missing ingredient that is understood to be a part of the process of receiving. It is the element called 'waiting'.
When you plant a seed, whether it is a seed of faith that God will meet your needs, or an offering given to produce a harvest to meet a need, there is always a time element to be considered. All seed and all asking, seeking and knocking have different time elements attached which are only known by God.
This is Biblical for Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:" and in verse 17 it says, "I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."
The missing element is waiting. If you plant a seed, you expect a harvest, but you do not expect it immediately, because you know there is a time for each seed to change from a seed into a harvest. Therefore, we don't get anxious when we see nothing the next day. We have confidence the seed is doing its part and in time we will have our harvest.
When we ask God for something, many times when we don't see Him moving RIGHT NOW, we lose faith and hope and figure He said no to our request. However, delay is not denial, it is only the time needed to accomplish the task.
For example, sometimes we need wisdom to do the right thing. The Scripture says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (James 1:5) We understand from the reading of the verse that there is an element of time involved, for the writer uses the word 'shall' which denotes two important things:
1. You will get the wisdom you asked for.
2. There will be some time (however brief or long) before we receive the wisdom we asked for.
This should encourage you and help direct your life. It always works when you believe God for anything. God will do what He says He will do -- even if it takes longer than you think it should. Just wait and it will come. Jesus never fails. Some things just take longer than others, but waiting time is not wasted time when you are waiting on God. When the time is right, you will receive, find or have it opened to you, because God's Word does not lie, it just takes time, sometimes, so just wait -- expecting to receive while you wait.
One last note: Remember when Daniel prayed about an item, the angel of the Lord came 3 weeks later with the answer and informed Daniel the answer was given 3 weeks before WHEN HE ASKED, but due to things going on in God's realm, it took that long in our realm to receive the answer, but it was already done 3 weeks before!
Don't give up while you wait, just wait trusting God. He will get it done right on time! That's just the way He is. GO WITH GOD! Warren
So, the formula is this: Ask = receive. However, there is a problem here. The problem is that many times when we ask we don't receive -- at least not immediately. Why not?
It is because in the law of seed time and harvest there is a missing ingredient that is understood to be a part of the process of receiving. It is the element called 'waiting'.
When you plant a seed, whether it is a seed of faith that God will meet your needs, or an offering given to produce a harvest to meet a need, there is always a time element to be considered. All seed and all asking, seeking and knocking have different time elements attached which are only known by God.
This is Biblical for Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:" and in verse 17 it says, "I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."
The missing element is waiting. If you plant a seed, you expect a harvest, but you do not expect it immediately, because you know there is a time for each seed to change from a seed into a harvest. Therefore, we don't get anxious when we see nothing the next day. We have confidence the seed is doing its part and in time we will have our harvest.
When we ask God for something, many times when we don't see Him moving RIGHT NOW, we lose faith and hope and figure He said no to our request. However, delay is not denial, it is only the time needed to accomplish the task.
For example, sometimes we need wisdom to do the right thing. The Scripture says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (James 1:5) We understand from the reading of the verse that there is an element of time involved, for the writer uses the word 'shall' which denotes two important things:
1. You will get the wisdom you asked for.
2. There will be some time (however brief or long) before we receive the wisdom we asked for.
This should encourage you and help direct your life. It always works when you believe God for anything. God will do what He says He will do -- even if it takes longer than you think it should. Just wait and it will come. Jesus never fails. Some things just take longer than others, but waiting time is not wasted time when you are waiting on God. When the time is right, you will receive, find or have it opened to you, because God's Word does not lie, it just takes time, sometimes, so just wait -- expecting to receive while you wait.
One last note: Remember when Daniel prayed about an item, the angel of the Lord came 3 weeks later with the answer and informed Daniel the answer was given 3 weeks before WHEN HE ASKED, but due to things going on in God's realm, it took that long in our realm to receive the answer, but it was already done 3 weeks before!
Don't give up while you wait, just wait trusting God. He will get it done right on time! That's just the way He is. GO WITH GOD! Warren
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The Misunderstood Ingredient - Waiting
According to the teaching of Scripture the way to receive things from God is to "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." (Matt. 7:7&8)
So, the formula is this: Ask = receive. However, there is a problem here. The problem is that many times when we ask we don't receive -- at least not immediatly. Why not?
It is beceause in the law of seed time and harvest there is a missing ingredient that is understood to be a part of the process of receiving. It is the element called 'waiting'.
When you plant a seed, whether it be a seed of faith that God will meet your needs, or an offering given to produce a harvest to meet a need, there is always a time element to be considered. All seed and all asking, seeking and knocking have different time elements attached which are only known by God.
This is Biblical for Ecclesiasties 3:1 says, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:" and in verse 17 it says, "I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."
The missing element is waiting. If you plant a seed, you expect a harvest, but you do not expect it immediately, because you know there is a time for each seed to change from a seed into a harvest. Therefore, we don't get anxious when we see nothing the next day. We have confidence the seed is doing its part and in time we will have our harvest.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Wait More - See More.
"Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the Lord, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;"
As we continue our word study of the word 'wait', we discover another aspect, that of serving others. The Levites were selected and given the task of taking care of Aaron, the High Priest, and his family as they were of the high priestly line. They also were to be active in the purifying of all holy things, the courts and the chambers of the Lord and the work of the service of the house of the Lord.
This definition of wait has to do with service. That is, service to and for God and His leaders as well as the full operation of the Old Testament church, the Tabernacle. These were not official priests, but rather lay laborers given specific tasks in the daily operation of the house and worship of God.
We still need these people today. It may be in a paid position such as a custodian or volunteer in service to the Lord and His church. Which ever, the church and its leaders need the laity (those not called by God to full time Christian service) to help them meet the needs of God's people in the many and varied ways they appear. It is possible God will call you to be one of those who wait upon the Lord in service to others and the leadership of the church. If so, it is a high calling although not necessarily a full time occupation.
Job 14:14 - "If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come."
The form of wait we see here is a paitent holding still in the course of life for God's promised events to take place. If God has told you He will do specific things in and through you, wait and it will come to pass. If you get impatient, you can miss His direction and so miss the blessing He has called you to.
This waiting requires a coresponding action of faith on the part of the expected recipient of the promised result to 'wait in hope', that is believing that what God has promised, He is able also to perform. Time is different with God, so if the answer does not come in the time you have alotted for its performance, then let your faith resound with, "I know God's promises are true and He WILL do what He has said He will do.
Wait for the 'change to come' for it will, because God is faithful. GO WITH GOD!!
Warren
As we continue our word study of the word 'wait', we discover another aspect, that of serving others. The Levites were selected and given the task of taking care of Aaron, the High Priest, and his family as they were of the high priestly line. They also were to be active in the purifying of all holy things, the courts and the chambers of the Lord and the work of the service of the house of the Lord.
This definition of wait has to do with service. That is, service to and for God and His leaders as well as the full operation of the Old Testament church, the Tabernacle. These were not official priests, but rather lay laborers given specific tasks in the daily operation of the house and worship of God.
We still need these people today. It may be in a paid position such as a custodian or volunteer in service to the Lord and His church. Which ever, the church and its leaders need the laity (those not called by God to full time Christian service) to help them meet the needs of God's people in the many and varied ways they appear. It is possible God will call you to be one of those who wait upon the Lord in service to others and the leadership of the church. If so, it is a high calling although not necessarily a full time occupation.
Job 14:14 - "If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come."
The form of wait we see here is a paitent holding still in the course of life for God's promised events to take place. If God has told you He will do specific things in and through you, wait and it will come to pass. If you get impatient, you can miss His direction and so miss the blessing He has called you to.
This waiting requires a coresponding action of faith on the part of the expected recipient of the promised result to 'wait in hope', that is believing that what God has promised, He is able also to perform. Time is different with God, so if the answer does not come in the time you have alotted for its performance, then let your faith resound with, "I know God's promises are true and He WILL do what He has said He will do.
Wait for the 'change to come' for it will, because God is faithful. GO WITH GOD!!
Warren
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wait and See!
"Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without a cause." Ps. 25.3
There are many ideas concerning waiting on the Lord. I want to deal with two.
First, whenever we are in a battle, God directs us to wait for the proper time to attack or retreat from our enemy (whichever is most beneficial to us). We find many examples of this especially in the Old Testement. One of the most well known is the battle at Ai. The first time Israel attacked them, they lost because their confidence was in themselves and not in God. After a resounding defeat at the hands of a small foe, they cried out to God for directions and He set them to wait in ambush while sending a diversion to draw the people of Ai out of the city and into the plain where they would be vulnerable and then the "liers in wait" came out of hiding and surrounded them, defeated them and won the victory in the Name of the Lord and in the power of His direction.
Today, we need to take heed to this example and get God's direction to fight and win our battles. He quite often tells us to wait while He sets things up for our sure victory. If we get impatient or try to do it our way, we will lose. If we do it in God's time and in His way we will win.
A second way to wait is found in Isaiah 40:31 and is probably the best know way and purpose for waiting on the Lord.
"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
When we follow the Lord's leading, we will be well rested for the task. He renews us moment by moment as we wait for His perfect timing in all situations. He wants us to be able to respond quickly (run) and not be worn out which would slow our response and probably lose the opportunity of victory. But if we wait for His time, we will be able to accomplish the task whether it is to run or walk (accomplish the task fast or slow), whatever it may be.
If you want to win in the best way, wait for God's guidance and you will be on time and on the winning side.
To accomploish great things for God we must work with God and follow His leading and direction. Never be afraid to wait when God directs you to, for He is in control of time and knows when it is right to act for the most favorable result.
GO WITH GOD!
Warren
There are many ideas concerning waiting on the Lord. I want to deal with two.
First, whenever we are in a battle, God directs us to wait for the proper time to attack or retreat from our enemy (whichever is most beneficial to us). We find many examples of this especially in the Old Testement. One of the most well known is the battle at Ai. The first time Israel attacked them, they lost because their confidence was in themselves and not in God. After a resounding defeat at the hands of a small foe, they cried out to God for directions and He set them to wait in ambush while sending a diversion to draw the people of Ai out of the city and into the plain where they would be vulnerable and then the "liers in wait" came out of hiding and surrounded them, defeated them and won the victory in the Name of the Lord and in the power of His direction.
Today, we need to take heed to this example and get God's direction to fight and win our battles. He quite often tells us to wait while He sets things up for our sure victory. If we get impatient or try to do it our way, we will lose. If we do it in God's time and in His way we will win.
A second way to wait is found in Isaiah 40:31 and is probably the best know way and purpose for waiting on the Lord.
"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
When we follow the Lord's leading, we will be well rested for the task. He renews us moment by moment as we wait for His perfect timing in all situations. He wants us to be able to respond quickly (run) and not be worn out which would slow our response and probably lose the opportunity of victory. But if we wait for His time, we will be able to accomplish the task whether it is to run or walk (accomplish the task fast or slow), whatever it may be.
If you want to win in the best way, wait for God's guidance and you will be on time and on the winning side.
To accomploish great things for God we must work with God and follow His leading and direction. Never be afraid to wait when God directs you to, for He is in control of time and knows when it is right to act for the most favorable result.
GO WITH GOD!
Warren
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tomorrow's Friday but Sunday's Coming!
Betrayed! Crucified! Dead. Burried. Three days have come and gone. Hopelessness envelopes the believers.
That was through Saturday night, but then Sunday came! The resurrection changed everything! No more sorrow! He, Jesus, is alive! The hope of all nations has risen from the dead! Now we can believe that even death is not the end. He showed Himself to over 500 people during the next 40 days and then a multitude saw Him ascend into heaven and angels declared He would return as He had gone.
We have hope even after almost 2,000 years because God does not lie and the signs of His coming are all around us.
This is not a spring holiday, this is our celebration of victory over death, hell and the grave. It is our hope of eternal life. It is the greatest story ever told.
This Sunday is our opportunity to rejoice and remember what He has done and what that means to us who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. Be sure to join the celebration at your local church or if you don't have one -- FIND ONE!
Have a memorable Resurrectiion Day and live forever!
Warren
That was through Saturday night, but then Sunday came! The resurrection changed everything! No more sorrow! He, Jesus, is alive! The hope of all nations has risen from the dead! Now we can believe that even death is not the end. He showed Himself to over 500 people during the next 40 days and then a multitude saw Him ascend into heaven and angels declared He would return as He had gone.
We have hope even after almost 2,000 years because God does not lie and the signs of His coming are all around us.
This is not a spring holiday, this is our celebration of victory over death, hell and the grave. It is our hope of eternal life. It is the greatest story ever told.
This Sunday is our opportunity to rejoice and remember what He has done and what that means to us who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. Be sure to join the celebration at your local church or if you don't have one -- FIND ONE!
Have a memorable Resurrectiion Day and live forever!
Warren
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Update - sorry for the long delay!
Hey readers: Sorry for the long silence, I have been scrambling to arrange a new website for you to visit soon and all the other work necessary for living, eating and sleeping.
But enough of that, look up for your redemption draws nigh (close).
As we look at the world news and listen to the scuttlebutt around us, it sure sounds like we are in the last moments of time as we know it. Soon we will hear the trump of the ages sound and we will be caught up to meet Him (Christ) in the air. Do not be discouraged by what you see and hear, this is the time to get excited! He's coming soon!
All we have to do is 1) be sure we are ready to go when He calls, 2) be looking for His coming, and 3) be about our Father's business.
The Bible says we are to comfort and encourage each other with these words -- SO BE ENCOURAGED! NOW! BECAUSE HE IS COMING! AND WE ARE GOING WITH HIM WHEN HE COMES!
Warren
But enough of that, look up for your redemption draws nigh (close).
As we look at the world news and listen to the scuttlebutt around us, it sure sounds like we are in the last moments of time as we know it. Soon we will hear the trump of the ages sound and we will be caught up to meet Him (Christ) in the air. Do not be discouraged by what you see and hear, this is the time to get excited! He's coming soon!
All we have to do is 1) be sure we are ready to go when He calls, 2) be looking for His coming, and 3) be about our Father's business.
The Bible says we are to comfort and encourage each other with these words -- SO BE ENCOURAGED! NOW! BECAUSE HE IS COMING! AND WE ARE GOING WITH HIM WHEN HE COMES!
Warren
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Colossians 1:23
This verse has two powerful things we need to realize (among several others).
The first is found in the word 'ground', which in the Greek means 'foundation'. It is vital to have a solid foundation in your Christian walk; this is found in Christ, the prophets and apostles teachings. This is the easiest of the two to appropriate to our lives, as it mainly has to do with understanding the principles with our mind. We know in whom we have believed. We know what we have believed and we know what we should do with our belief. The hard part is doing it.
The second word, 'settled', is the other side of the coin, so to speak. This is the part that deals with our heart's reaction to what we know and determines what we do.
If we know 'our God will supply all of our needs' and we get nervous when we run short, then what we do doesn't match what we know so this tells us that even though we have a good foundation, we aren't settled or secure in that knowledge alone -- we worry and fret because of uncertainty in the face of trials and troubles.
To win in this battle we must not move away from what we know, but rather make that the means to action and victory. In other words, ... believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. That doesn't just apply to the born again experience, but also to ANY AND EVERY CRISES WE FACE.
The Bible teaches us to TRUST and OBEY. God will NOT fail. He will do what He says He will do, so trust Him because HE IS TRUSTWORTHY!
So - GO WITH GOD!
The first is found in the word 'ground', which in the Greek means 'foundation'. It is vital to have a solid foundation in your Christian walk; this is found in Christ, the prophets and apostles teachings. This is the easiest of the two to appropriate to our lives, as it mainly has to do with understanding the principles with our mind. We know in whom we have believed. We know what we have believed and we know what we should do with our belief. The hard part is doing it.
The second word, 'settled', is the other side of the coin, so to speak. This is the part that deals with our heart's reaction to what we know and determines what we do.
If we know 'our God will supply all of our needs' and we get nervous when we run short, then what we do doesn't match what we know so this tells us that even though we have a good foundation, we aren't settled or secure in that knowledge alone -- we worry and fret because of uncertainty in the face of trials and troubles.
To win in this battle we must not move away from what we know, but rather make that the means to action and victory. In other words, ... believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. That doesn't just apply to the born again experience, but also to ANY AND EVERY CRISES WE FACE.
The Bible teaches us to TRUST and OBEY. God will NOT fail. He will do what He says He will do, so trust Him because HE IS TRUSTWORTHY!
So - GO WITH GOD!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Psalm 1 - commentary
"Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law he meditates day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper." Psalm 1:1-3
This Psalm is a comparison between the Godly and ungodly. Its purpose is to encourage us to live Godly and discourage us from living ungodly. To do this David gives simple, straightforward word pictures anyone can understand. This is not a hidden message, it simply says: living Godly is good; living ungodly is bad.
First, we see the negative positions we could choose: ungodly counsel, the lifestyle of sinners and the judging position of scorners (those who scoff at Godly ways and methods). The Psalmist says we are blessed if we don't do those things or go those ways. It precludes that to walk in those ways will bring sorrow and suffering along with God's judgment, while to avoid them brings blessing in life from God.
Second, the contrast of delighting in following God's law and meditating or carefully considering what it has to say and then doing what it says, is presented as the way to walk. He is saying this is the better way to live.
Third, he tells us the result of living for God and following His ways: Picture -- a healthy, growing green tree planted by a continuous source of water and supply. He says we will be like that tree -- producing fruit (good works) at the right time and for the right purpose. We will not suffer shortage in despair or be in danger of losing the good stuff. Whatever we do will prosper, whether we see it or not. God is in control of the circumstances for the believer and follower of His ways and He says that He will turn even the evil to good for us. Praise His Name!
The last three verses of this psalm sum up the position of the ungodly and the Godly. Verse 4 talks about the surety that the ungodly are living without this assurance and in fact are so unstable on their shaky premises that they are like 'chaff' (the husks of wheat) that the wind blows away (becomes useless and lost).
Verse 5 says the ungodly will not have any hope of standing up before God in the judgment, they will be banished from His presence forever. In addition, they will be separated from the righteous and not be allowed to partake of the blessings laid up for the righteous. In conclusion verse 6 points to the permanence of the Godly and the demise of the ungodly. Obviously we should -- GO WITH GOD!
Warren
This Psalm is a comparison between the Godly and ungodly. Its purpose is to encourage us to live Godly and discourage us from living ungodly. To do this David gives simple, straightforward word pictures anyone can understand. This is not a hidden message, it simply says: living Godly is good; living ungodly is bad.
First, we see the negative positions we could choose: ungodly counsel, the lifestyle of sinners and the judging position of scorners (those who scoff at Godly ways and methods). The Psalmist says we are blessed if we don't do those things or go those ways. It precludes that to walk in those ways will bring sorrow and suffering along with God's judgment, while to avoid them brings blessing in life from God.
Second, the contrast of delighting in following God's law and meditating or carefully considering what it has to say and then doing what it says, is presented as the way to walk. He is saying this is the better way to live.
Third, he tells us the result of living for God and following His ways: Picture -- a healthy, growing green tree planted by a continuous source of water and supply. He says we will be like that tree -- producing fruit (good works) at the right time and for the right purpose. We will not suffer shortage in despair or be in danger of losing the good stuff. Whatever we do will prosper, whether we see it or not. God is in control of the circumstances for the believer and follower of His ways and He says that He will turn even the evil to good for us. Praise His Name!
The last three verses of this psalm sum up the position of the ungodly and the Godly. Verse 4 talks about the surety that the ungodly are living without this assurance and in fact are so unstable on their shaky premises that they are like 'chaff' (the husks of wheat) that the wind blows away (becomes useless and lost).
Verse 5 says the ungodly will not have any hope of standing up before God in the judgment, they will be banished from His presence forever. In addition, they will be separated from the righteous and not be allowed to partake of the blessings laid up for the righteous. In conclusion verse 6 points to the permanence of the Godly and the demise of the ungodly. Obviously we should -- GO WITH GOD!
Warren
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)