Today's Reading July 25
Just before dawn here. A dark night, a bright morning to come.
This morning we take up three more Psalms, identified as 44, 45, and 46
More cries to God, some of which we see again in the New Testament, such as from Psalm 44,
22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Rom 8:36
One of my particular favorites comes from Psalm 46,
Chapter 46
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
When we have troubles, and we will, it is comforting to realize that the people of God have been in dire straits before. And He took care of them.
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This evening we turn to Acts chapter 25. More of the interplay between the religious authorities and several Roman officials, trying to figure out what charges to lay against Paul other than the fact that some people didn't like him.
What a great passage of comfort and strength....there is a river...that flows from the throne of God. What a glorious time that will be, gathering at that river with all our brothers and sisters in glory. Too often, we Christians forget that we can experience God right here and now. He can be our rock and fortress when we pass through the fire. Just like your theme passage, we must realize that God is God and His will supreme and best. Even if we experience great fires in life, we must be strong and faithful. I love Hebrews 12:1-11...a great encouragement and motivator to remain faithful in the midst of our refining fire.
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