It seems as though I keep writing to the fact that the LORD gives. That is no different this morning. The LORD continues to give and I forget that often. I am a man and I feel as though I am in control and that I bring things to myself and give to myself. The reality is that there is very little that I do for myself. I am provided for by the LORD. He gives more than just salvation.
“6For you make him most blessed forever;
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.”
— Psalm 21:6 (ESV)
There may not be much seen in the verse above as relates to all that the LORD gives, but notice the results of what He gives. There is being blessed “forever” and there is gladness. I have been wallowing in my own hardships and neglecting to remember that the LORD wants and provides nothing but the best for me.
In the first six verses of the passage, there is mention of “strength”, “heart’s desire”, “rich blessings”, as well as “splendor and majesty”. This is telling as to all that the LORD provides that go beyond joy. All of these are given from the LORD. They are provided for me and all who call on His name.
I want to be careful not to fall into the idea that somehow things are going to be great at all times when I have accepted all that the LORD provides. I am living proof that there will be times of difficulty and as I mentioned, I have been “wallowing in my own hardships” for some time and that has drawn me away from the LORD to some degree. I have taken to studying the word “joy” to remember and get back to Him. I have even taken some time away from the study of His word to somehow find my way back.
I have come back this morning to a LORD who never left me. He, in fact, provided for me this morning in giving that which I needed at this moment. I have to remember that all of life will not be great. I will continue to have the kind of hardship that only reliance in Him will overcome. I have to come to the LORD for the provision He has for me, “strength”, “heart’s desire”, “rich blessings”, “splendor and majesty” and of course, being blessed “forever” and gladness.
I have to stay with the LORD to receive. Although knowing I have to stay does not mean that I won’t wander off. Even when I do, the LORD will be right there with me with that which I need in the moment as He is always there to give joy and all else as a loving father should be.
What hardships are you going through? Are you looking for something outside of that which God will provide? What if you were to come to Him and allow Him to give you that which you need?
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