Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The Lord speaks into the situation -- Psalm 4
Psalm 4To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress;
Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 How long, O you sons of men,
Will you turn my glory to shame?
How long will you love worthlessness
And seek falsehood? Selah
3 But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly;
The LORD will hear when I call to Him.
4 Be angry, and do not sin.
Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And put your trust in the LORD.
6 There are many who say,
“Who will show us any good?”
LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart,
More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
The verse God reminded me was verse 4. The NIV is "In your anger do not sin". I guess what God wants to say is, despite going through a rough patch, do not sin. In this situation I'm facing, I believe God wants me to follow His commandments:
Ephesians 6
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”
I thank God for Psalm 4. It is just so amazing, how God speaks into the situation, not only using verse 4 but the whole psalm. Michelle, Tracie & Gracie, if you're reading this, you should know what to do. I don't have to say anything else right?
Thank God for revealing. I know You do this or a purpose. Your purpose, I shall not question. I want to trust in You & be led by You. I pray My sisters & I will have a humble and obedient heart. I know that by obeying You, all things will fall into the right place You want them to be. Thank You Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen!
Hence, I don't think I'll go church on Saturday. I'll still go for house fellowship, because my dad said don't go church, not "don't go people's house". :) See you at Charis on Sunday, & Bishan HF, if you miss me. :D
