"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE FOR THOSE WHO SEEK THE LORD"
Psalm 69:32 “The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.”
Psalm 69:33 “For the LORD hears the poor, And does not despise His prisoners.”
(Taken from today's reading in the One Year Bible 9/27/14)
Some explanatory thoughts, application, questions and a prayer:
This Psalm, like so many, speaks of how God helps His people. Being one of God's people certainly does not mean that life will be easy, in fact, it's quite the opposite. We live in a world of spiritual warfare. We have two things an enemy and a Savior. In these verses we have some wonderful encouragement from our Savior. May it bless you and bring encouragement to you this day.
1. Humility means that you will see God at work in your life.
Psalm 69:32 “The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.”
Humility means two things. One, it means we are depending on God, and secondly, it means we are putting others ahead of ourselves.
When you stop and think about it, this is simply a description of the way God wants us to live our lives.
Loving Him, and loving others.
When a person becomes what God wants them to become, then God can do for that person what He wants to do for them.
This verse shows us how we ought to live.
And it promises us that we will see God at work in our lives.
2. Seeing God at work in your life brings a blessing, a gladness.
Psalm 69:32 “The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.”
There are many things we can see in this life.
Satan would like us to continually look at ourselves and the world around us.
He wants to divert our attention away from the Savior.
But, God says differently
His plans for us include our looking at Him, the author and finisher of our faith.
When we are looking at the Lord we see Him.
And when we see Him what blessings we have.
A Godly gladness fills our souls.
Let's keep looking where God wants us to look, and forget the other option.
3. Those who seek the Lord are promised that their hearts will live.
Psalm 69:32 “The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.”
God cannot lie.
God makes many, many promises.
God makes this very foundational promise.
Here it is. For the person who seeks the Lord, their hearts (their very being) will live.
Living here means, that while living here we experience an abundant life, and that when we leave here we will enter into eternal living with our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Oh Happy Day. Now and in the future.
4. The Lord hears the poor, and He does not despise His people who are oppressed.
Psalm 69:33 “For the LORD hears the poor, And does not despise His prisoners.”
God knows, listens and hears.
He hears the poor.
We sometimes are poor in spirit and strength, hope and joy, and love.
People often despise or look down on a poor person.
But, our God does not do so.
No matter how poor you may be, He does not despise you.
He not only does not despise you, but He hears you loud and clear.
In fact, He promises blessing to the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the kingdom of God.
Some Questions:
1. Is humility something you have questions about?
2. Do you know that God will teach you and help you to walk in humility.
3. Humility opens the way for joy and gladness to fill our lives.
4. This is certainly why God encourages us to be humble.
5. Will you take a moment to thank God that He promises you life and that He hears you, and does not despise you. He loves you so much.
A Prayer:
Father, for any and all who have walked with you over the years we all have the same testimony. We learn little by little how much love you have for us. You are love. And, we only see through a glass darkly now, but one day, we will see You face to face. What a moment that will be. And it will be the first moment of moments that will extend into eternity. Thus shall we ever be with You Lord. How gracious loving, merciful and kind You have been to come and save us and to make us Your bride. We can't wait to be with You. And You, Lord, are waiting for us as well. As a bridegroom waits for His bride. We will meet you at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. You will serve us at that time.
My what a hope we have. We have the most glorious future available to any human being. Thank You for it's certainty. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
