Undelivered Promises

Advertising campaigns promise to satisfy our desires, because the products that they offer will bring us good looks, financial success, and the overwhelming admiration of others. Even if these products could deliver on their promises, we would still be left unsatisfied and yearning for more. Instead of seeking these benefits, we should be searching for what truly satisfies the souls and hearts of human beings.

Psalm 65:4 says, “Blessed is the one who you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” Thank God that He has chosen to draw us into His presence. His goodness and holiness satisfies our hearts. Only in God’s presence does the human heart and soul finds true and lasting satisfaction and fulfillment. What we need and truly desire is found only in God’s goodness and holiness.

Press Like

Social media has made us aware of making our “likes” known. Whenever we appreciate a post, we are encouraged to press the “Like” button. This action lets the poster know that we have read the post and enjoyed it in some way.

Psalm 63:5-6 says, “My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night.” God satisfies the needs of the human soul. Therefore, we should remember Him throughout the day and night and never forget to praise Him. By praising Him, we are letting Him know that we are grateful for Him and His work in our lives.

Strength In Silence

Walking with God is often a series of paradoxes. For instance, God says that we get strength through silence. This silence means that we wait upon Him to demonstrate His strength in and through us, instead of acting upon our own initiative. He grants us salvation when we surrender to faith in the sacrifice He made in sending Jesus to die for us. He promises to grant us strength through His grace when we wait upon Him in silent faith.

Psalm 62:1-2 says, “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” These verses link strength to salvation. Once we are saved by faith, God becomes our strength just like a mighty fortress or a great stone mountain. We must develop the pattern of waiting for His strength, rather than acting on our own initiative.

Pure Motives

I have noticed that I am proud of some things that I do and would rather not have other people notice other things that I do. What makes the difference? Many factors could impact how I feel about my actions, but my motives seem to impact me the most.

John 3:21 says, “But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” When our motives are pure and our hearts are right before God, then our actions will clearly demonstrate that they are from God.

Our Refuge

The Oxford Language Dictionary defines “refuge” as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. All of us periodically have the need to find refuge from the storms of life. Some of us have very real enemies that we need help defending against. Some of these enemies are within us and cause us great distress.

Psalm 61:1-3 says, “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.” Sometimes fears, worries, anxieties, and discouragements fight against us. If we cry out to God in these times, He will be our refuge from these storms and the strong tower to fight against these enemies. Jesus is the Rock that is higher in authority and power than all our enemies.