Scripture: Psalm 37:3-6 – "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun."
Something to think about: These verses from Psalm 37 are far more profound than they might seem at a quick glance. When we read them carefully, we see they stress an increasing dedication to God and its increasing benefits. The verses tell us that if we "trust" and "do good" – have basic faith and works – we will have our physical needs met. They then show that if we go further and "delight" in God, He will meet our emotional needs – the "desires of our hearts." Finally, if we totally commit ourselves to God and His way, He will fulfill our ultimate spiritual goals and aspirations – "your righteous reward." It's worth asking: where in this progression of increasing dedication and increasing blessings are we?
Something to think about: These verses from Psalm 37 are far more profound than they might seem at a quick glance. When we read them carefully, we see they stress an increasing dedication to God and its increasing benefits. The verses tell us that if we "trust" and "do good" – have basic faith and works – we will have our physical needs met. They then show that if we go further and "delight" in God, He will meet our emotional needs – the "desires of our hearts." Finally, if we totally commit ourselves to God and His way, He will fulfill our ultimate spiritual goals and aspirations – "your righteous reward." It's worth asking: where in this progression of increasing dedication and increasing blessings are we?
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