Desire God's Word 07.14.08

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It is Monday July 14, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Psalms. Please read Chapters 106-107 in your Bible or Click Here to read. Cut & Paste to your browser: biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20106-107&version=9

Today we will read about Israel's rebellion in the wilderness; God's mercies to Israel; and urging to praise God for His goodness. Today's message focuses on the importance of realizing that learning to be obedient to God's Word must be the sincere desire of every Christian.

Although God had faithfully blessed Israel, miraculously delivered them from Egyptian slavery, provided the promised land, and given them victory over the Canaanites and great prosperity they still forgot what He had done for them. "And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left. Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert." (Psalm 106:10-14).

The magnificence of Israel's history was not the result of her heroes, priests, or prophets, but rather it was the fulfillment of God's Word (Genesis 12:7). Accordingly, all failures which were written in their history, all losses, defeats in battle, famines, and exiles were to be seen as consequences of disobedience to His Word. "Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them. Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD." (106:23-25).

The psalmist then points out the inevitable consequences of sin, but the Lord's judgment on Israel was mingled with His inexhaustible mercy. "They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation......"Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."  (107:4-7, 19-20). Israel's method of deliverance is the same for everyone today, He sent His Word, and healed them.

His Word is Jesus come in the flesh as well as His Written Word. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1). His Written Word
when believed and acted upon, is the means God has chosen to supply and satisfy our every need.

Today Jesus Christ is revealed through the One who makes the storm a calm (Psalm 107:29). Jesus calms the storms of our lives and give us peace. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
You are our help in ages past and our hope for years to come!  How powerful and enduring Your Word is. It is living, relevant and active in the lives of believers all over the globe. It is more than print on a page, for the Word of God penetrates the heart; guiding, instructing, convicting, delighting, comforting and performing the supernatural work of God in our lives.  Increase our love and passion for reading Your Word faithfully so that we may grow in understanding and appreciation for all You have to show us. In Jesus' name.....Amen.

Have a great day and week!
God Bless,
Christina

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