Prepare: Are you living in the presence of God and enjoying His blessings?
Read: Psalm 36:1-12
Man's wickedness: David has seen a good deal of life and knew what human nature was like. He knew his own heart as well! But in this psalm, he shared a special oracle that God gave him. The sinner flatters himself and plots against the godly. His words and his works are evil, continually.
God's faithfulness: What a vivid contrast to the unfaithfulness of the sinner! God can be trusted always to do what is right, and the safest place in the world is under His shadow in the Holy of Holies.
The believer's blessedness: God satisfies His people with the water of life and the light of life. He protects them from the enemy and provides for their every need. The word "pleasures" in verse 8 is Eden in Hebrew. Verse 12 refers to the place of pride of verse 11 in which the wicked fall and will not rise again. It was pride that caused Lucifer to fall (Ezek. 28:11-17). Pride is one of the chief causes of men being lost (v.12; Pr.16:18, 1 Jn.2:16).
God's loving kindness addresses your human weaknesses. You have the promise of His care. He protects, satisfies and guides. Is your life holy and acceptable before Him? As a believer, never settle for what the world has to offer. Are you living in the wickedness of sinners or in the blessedness of believers?
Respond: Remember, His mercy is always available to you.
Read: Psalm 36:1-12
Man's wickedness: David has seen a good deal of life and knew what human nature was like. He knew his own heart as well! But in this psalm, he shared a special oracle that God gave him. The sinner flatters himself and plots against the godly. His words and his works are evil, continually.
God's faithfulness: What a vivid contrast to the unfaithfulness of the sinner! God can be trusted always to do what is right, and the safest place in the world is under His shadow in the Holy of Holies.
The believer's blessedness: God satisfies His people with the water of life and the light of life. He protects them from the enemy and provides for their every need. The word "pleasures" in verse 8 is Eden in Hebrew. Verse 12 refers to the place of pride of verse 11 in which the wicked fall and will not rise again. It was pride that caused Lucifer to fall (Ezek. 28:11-17). Pride is one of the chief causes of men being lost (v.12; Pr.16:18, 1 Jn.2:16).
God's loving kindness addresses your human weaknesses. You have the promise of His care. He protects, satisfies and guides. Is your life holy and acceptable before Him? As a believer, never settle for what the world has to offer. Are you living in the wickedness of sinners or in the blessedness of believers?
Respond: Remember, His mercy is always available to you.
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