"For the king trusts in the Lord. The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling." Psalm 21:7
It's an amazing thing to me that a king would trust in anything or anyone outside of himself. After all, he's the king. With the snap of his finger he can have what he wants. But the psalmist speaks of a king who trusts in the Lord. Such trust glorifies and honors not the one who trusts, but the One whom is the object of trust. The Lord, (our Lord) must be an amazing, awesome Lord for a king to trust in him. This thought alone has captured my attention for the past few days.
As if that is not enough to occupy my mind and affections, the mind blowing thing about this trusting king is that the object of his trust in the Lord is not in the Lord's strength, or authority, or wisdom. No, the object of his trust in the Lord is the Lord's unfailing love. Why? Because this wise king knows that the one thing that will cause him to walk uprightly is not a stronger will, a more balanced lifestyle, a deeper wisdom, or even wider authority. The one thing that will cause him to walk uprightly is an abiding trust in the unfailing love of his Lord.
I'm overwhelmed by thoughts of such a trustworthy, loving Lord.
the limited perspective of one Jesus follower
1 comments:
Thanx Rick!
Excellent thoughts, especially heading into a new year with all the forthcoming resolutions, etc. (which can be good in the proper perspective)! It's all about Him. Isn't it amazing that being captivated with our King and His love for us is what sustains us and moves us forward? We literally have nothing to lose, because we can't lose Him! He is an amazing God! Thanx for the reminder.
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