(Psalm 4:1-8) Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness!
You have relieved me in my distress;Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 You sons of man, how long will my honor be treated as an insult?
How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie? Selah
3 But know that the Lord has set apart the godly person for Himself;
The Lord hears when I call to Him.
4 Tremble, and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
And trust in the Lord.
6 Many are saying, “Who will show us anything good?”
Lift up the light of Your face upon us, Lord!
7 You have put joy in my heart,
More than when their grain and new wine are abundant.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety.
TODAY'S THOUGHTS AND MEDITATION:
These few verses are amazing and so encouraging, with a very strong message of salvation, fulfillment, clear guidance, (spiritual) nourishment, healing, protection, peace and joy!! I love how David calls the Lord, "the God of my righteousness". And verses 4 and 5 gives us the prescription of how to live in His righteousness and enjoy all of these blessings of His, in a personal relationship with Him.
"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness!" This aligns with the Bible verses that tell us to humble our hearts, deny ourselves, and pick up our cross and follow Jesus, love and pursue the Lord, learn and understand His words, as well as to clothe ourselves with the righteousness of Jesus. When we truly trust in the Lord, we will strive to be obedient (with His help), not because we have to but because we want to... because we understand that what He wants for our lives will bring about the best outcomes and the greatest blessings and an even closer relationship with Him.
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