May 4 devotional

Our lesson is from Psalm 138:8, “The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” (NASU)

LESSON
Today’s psalm begins with the author giving thanks to God. He continues thanking the Lord in his praise and worship. Let’s study three attitudes of the psalmist.
First, the psalmist trusts in the Lord. He knows that the Lord will accomplish what He desires for him. In the previous verse, the writer says that he has enemies but his confidence is in the Lord. God is his resource in the times of trouble.
The God of the Bible is a God who has plans for His people. The author asserts that the Lord will accomplish His will in his life. This is a very comforting thought because in the midst of trials and tribulations, true trust in God is a source of strength. As Christians we do not deny the reality of life and its consequences but we do have a sense of destiny.
Second, the psalmist depends on the Lord. The author has experienced God’s steadfast lovingkindness. There are many things that are temporary. Governments that appear to be powerful and invincible disappear, only to be remembered in history books. Influence is temporary; so is fame and fortune. But God’s lovingkindness is everlasting.
Third, the psalmist hopes in the Lord. The author realizes that he is a work in progress. God is shaping his character. This thought is very similar to the declaration of Paul the apostle to the Philippians. Paul writes: “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” The Lord had not finished working in the life of the Philippian church.
Hope looks toward the future. The writer knows that the Lord has not finished working in him. This knowledge provides hope. He is optimistic and full of anticipation because God is molding him.
In summary, the psalmist trusts in the Lord. The psalmist depends on the Lord. And finally, the psalmist hopes in the Lord.
The overall lesson to apply from the psalm is to rely on God because He is involved in our lives. The Lord is not distant or uninvolved. Through Jesus Christ, we can have true intimacy with God.
Take a moment to reflect on your relationship with the Lord. Just like the psalmist rejoice and give thanks to the Lord. If you need more confidence in Him do not forget that He is willing and able to supply in abundance. After all, He is the source of all blessings and assurances. The Lord has not abandoned His work in us through the Holy Spirit.

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It has been a pleasure to share with you Daily Treasures from the Word of God. Tomorrow’s Bible reading is Psalms 141 through 145. Let’s not forget the words of the psalmist, “The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.” Until tomorrow and may God bless you in abundance as you study the Word of God.