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Resurrection Power!

King David meditated on God’s word continually. He knew that God’s word contained life, wisdom, protection, instruction, direction and gives life to those who embrace His precepts. Psalm 119:93 (KJV) says: “I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me”. The (NKJV) says: “for by them You have given me life”. That word quickened is the Hebrew word Chayah (Strongs Hebrew: 2420), which means: “to revive, to make alive, to give life, to preserve, to restore back to life”.  Did you know that Jesus is the Word of God? Yes, He is the Living Word of God. We also have the written word of God which speaks of Him! John 1: 1, 14:  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth”. Ephesians 2:1 says: “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins”. If you are reading this, take a moment to thank God for the fact that you are alive. Be grateful for life. In Christ, you also have eternal life. I know that we are in the midst of many people who are constantly complaining about the dumbest things. But don’t get caught up in that mess.  Instead, take time to realize just how blessed we really are. By God’s grace, we have been given life and life eternal. Be like King David of old, and thank Him every day for the gift of life. Remember, He loved us even when we were dead in sins and trespasses. He is worthy of gratitude and praise! 

 

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I joyfully do this!

King David understood the power and impact that God’s laws and precepts had in his life. In Psalms 17:4 (NLT), he declared: “I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.” Notice that he “followed” God’s commands. Serving God is not passive; it requires our participation. And in order to be pleasing to God, we have to know what His will is. His will is found in His word. David actively studied God’s word, and he also learned from God’s representatives (priests, prophets) in his day. Because of this, he developed a high level of discernment which would reveal to him how to live righteously. It also revealed to him those that he needed to stay away from. He knew that following cruel and evil people would destroy him. He said in Psalms 19:10,11 that God’s judgments are “More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the [f]honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.” Knowing God’s word will give you discernment in life, business and ministry. It will give you that “sixth sense” that will allow you to avoid foolish and harmful scenarios. The Spirit of God will bring God’s word to your memory to deliver you and show you the paths you are to take in your life. Today, say like David: I joyfully follow your commands and precepts. 

Psalms 17:4 (NLT) “I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.”