More Old Testament Slices of Bread
Some times we can become so familiar with certain passages--or slices--that we go, essentially, "Yes, yes, I know that," while missing the value--inestimable--of such verses.
Take these: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" [Prov. 3:5-6]. It is one of the first parts of Proverbs most learn. Or at least memorize. But how many times have you really seen this applied, or applied it yourself? What do the "alls" in your heart and in your ways mean, really? Are they all or just mostly all?
Likewise, Psalm 46, which begins, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling" [verses 1-3] --presents a picture of significant distress and simultaneous comfort. How do we access that comfort? God Himself tells us in verse 10: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" We need to still ourselves to know, and recognize, that when He says "I will," He will.
Some times we can become so familiar with certain passages--or slices--that we go, essentially, "Yes, yes, I know that," while missing the value--inestimable--of such verses.
Take these: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" [Prov. 3:5-6]. It is one of the first parts of Proverbs most learn. Or at least memorize. But how many times have you really seen this applied, or applied it yourself? What do the "alls" in your heart and in your ways mean, really? Are they all or just mostly all?
Likewise, Psalm 46, which begins, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling" [verses 1-3] --presents a picture of significant distress and simultaneous comfort. How do we access that comfort? God Himself tells us in verse 10: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" We need to still ourselves to know, and recognize, that when He says "I will," He will.
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