A Daily Devotional for Wednesday, September 22
- ontrakk
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min read
Psalm 10:4
In his pride the wicked does not seek him;
in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
I do not actually consider myself “wicked”, but this does describe how things go for me sometimes. When I head off in my own direction, without prayer, I really am making choices as if I know best. When I engage God in these choices, I have the opportunity to act in concert with Him. God sees all I do. He knows the choices I have made. Just acting as if I am on my own does not make it true.
Holy Lord, help me to always remember you are here with me, a part of my every day. You see all of my actions and know my decisions. Please remind me to ask for help at every turn. Amen
Becky, transforming
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Psalm 10: 4 Yes, the ungodly can experience much success …but this is the only reward they will get here on earth. After that, it’s payback time…for rejecting Jesus as their savior regardless of how wealthy or successful they are. (We have a much better benefit package and retirement plan.) God has everything under control when we serve him. There are many verses that prove beyond any shadow of a doubt about this. We can know for certain that the evil doers will get what is coming to them. God always gives the correct punishment at exactly the right time. It is out of my hands, so I need not concern myself over it. In the end it doesn't matter! M…
Psalm 10:4. In his pride the wicked does not seek him. In all his thoughts there is no room for God. If you read on in Psalm 10, you see that David is speaking of those successful, wealthy people who rely only on themselves and probably have broken laws to succeed. We see this even today. The problem in our society is that some people look up to them and others are jealous of their wealth. Why should we be jealous? Their wealth is only temporary and we know that God knows their wicked deeds and he will decide their punishment. Our love of God will bring us a more intangible wealth but one that will last forever. Prayer, Gracious God, Remind…
Psalm 10:4
This prophetic verse crystallizes the downside of the so-called “Enlightenment.” Ever since science became a religion unto itself, placing humankind above all else, this cult of knowledge has displaced God and does not bother to seek God. Christian witness must stand as a constant reminder that God is not dead, God is sovereign and God is in control of our destiny. Jesus’ teachings are as counter-cultural today as they were 2000 years ago, but in a different way. Humans still want to be like God, but a snake is still a snake. We will be held accountable.
Prayer - Forgive us, God for pushing You aside, pronouncing You “dead” and failing to seek Your face. You have promised…
Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
I can’t imagine not believing in God. I know people that say they do not believe, and I cringe. If I didn’t believe in God, I don’t know where I would be today. I sometimes question whether I am giving God enough time in my day, but I do believe in him. Having room for God is the only way I get through all of the challenges of this life. Believing is my lifeline.
Dearest Lord, I believe in you. Thank you for the grace you shower on me daily, that gives me the strength to work throug…