Tuesday 3 Apr 2018

April 3: Psalm 34:1-3

Key Verse: Psalm 34:2
I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Devotion:
We know who this psalm was written by and when they wrote it and probably why. But it just sounds so strange when you think about it. David was in the hands of the enemy and had no way out, so he acted like a mad man with such good authority that Abimelech was convince he had turned mad and disregarded him. It is one thing to act the fool in front of friends, but to convince an authority is another thing. For delivering him out of the hands of his enemy, by whatever means, David gives thanks to God!

When we come up with an extreme idea to get us out of a situation, do we thank God for giving us the idea? When we have a narrow escape, do we thank God? David knew that God was in control and he knew that He was the one that deserved the praise, even in times like this! He also knew that he would be talking about this to others. There was no way that his narrow escapes would be boasted as his own escapes, but nothing would stop him from boasting about how God helped him escape! Anyone who was willing to listen would get the news and a whole lot of God’s Word to back it up!

David was not afraid of telling others he was a Christians and that God was the one in control. He had no problem making sure others heard about God through everything which happened in his life. How else can we truly give the glory to God other than by telling others what He continues to do for us day after day? He wants us all to lift up our spirits and magnify God in one accord, to allow everyone around us to know that it is God that is in control of our lives and that He alone deserves all the praise and all the glory! The more of us that will tell others of His greatness, the more people will get to hear about Him and the more that He can then work with…

Points to Ponder:
How often do you say thanks?

How often do you thank God?