Good Things from the Lord
After a not so good night of rest, I did check in with my primary care physician. Fortunately, nothing of significance or concern from the lab work, which is good. She did prescribe some cough medicine to help me sleep at night. I believe that will help as I stay on my anti-biotic regimen.
Today, has been an unusual cooler and rainy day. We don’t get these too often in the summer in Colorado. But it makes for a nice day to get some rest.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.” Psalm 16:2 (NCV)
This verse reminds me of Jesus words in Matthew 7:11, “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.“
David recognized the Lord as his source of all good things. We are encouraged to trust in the Lord, more than earthly sources of wisdom and provision and to simply “ask Him” for those good things to come into our life.
What are some of the “good things” the Lord provides? In Psalm 16 we see the Lord provides us the relationship with others who will encourage us in the ways of the Lord.
“As for the godly people in the world, they are the wonderful ones I enjoy.” (Psalm 16:3) In the Book of Hebrews we read, “…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Heb. 10:25 NKJV) We need the company and encouragement of one another to learn, support and help each other stay true to God’s Word.
The Lord provides Himself to us. “…the Lord is all I need. He takes care of me.” (Psalm 16:5) This statement is made in contrast to the emptiness of those who turn to idols. We don’t need other “spiritual guidance” or insight other than that which comes from the Lord.
The Lord provides for us counsel and direction. “I praise the Lord because he advises me. Even at night, I feel his leading.” (Psalm 16:7) I like this verse because there are times that I have experienced the Lord speaking to me in my sleep or thoughts or counsel coming to me in the night.
One of the greatest “good” things the Lord provides us is assurance of our future destiny. “So I rejoice and am glad.
Even my body has hope, because you will not leave me in the grave.” (Psalm 16:9,10) Paul said, Jesus resurrection was the “firstfruits” of the resurrection and those who place their faith in Christ can look forward to their own resurrection and life in the Lord’s presence.
The Psalmist concludes by affirming that the Lord directs our life in the right way and grants us the joy of His presence. “You will teach me how to live a holy life. Being with you will fill me with joy; at your right hand I will find pleasure forever.” (Psalm 16:11)
In a world that can be off track, we don’t need to be. The Lord will bring to us the “good things” we need, as we trust in Him. If you need to know what to ask the Lord for, some of these provisions of the Lord found in Psalm 16 are a good place to start.