Know Your Product
4 For the word of the LORD is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love.
6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made,
their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
7 He gathers the waters of the sea into jars [a] ;
he puts the deep into storehouses.
8 Let all the earth fear the LORD;
let all the people of the world revere him.
9 For he spoke, and it came to be;
he commanded, and it stood firm.
10 The LORD foils the plans of the nations;
he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations.
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
the people he chose for his inheritance.
13 From heaven the LORD looks down
and sees all mankind;
14 from his dwelling place he watches
all who live on earth-
15 he who forms the hearts of all,
who considers everything they do.
Bee's Thoughts:
The same God that made the heavens and the earth is the same God that watches over us (v6,13,14). Isn't that wonderful?
The title of this devotion, "Know Your Product" is quite appropriate:
One mark of a good salesperson is a thorough knowledge of his product. He knows the materials from which it is made. He understands its capabilities. He studies the advantages it will bring to the consumer. And he can answer his customers’ questions. The vendor who doesn’t know his product will not get the sales.
- Daily Bread
Yes, we need to know by heart who is the God we believe in and worship. He is not an idol made by the hands of men. Our God has extreme attributes, e.g. just yet loving (v5).
Dear Lord,
Thank You for revealing Yourself to me. Thank You that though all my trials in life, bit by bit I have come to know You more each day. Let me always cling on to You no matter what. I want to love You with all my heart. Amen.
Tommy's Thoughts:
It’s difficult when life is full of inconsistencies and uncertainties, especially with people. It’s even harder to trust others nowadays when promises are easily broken, lies irresponsibly told, heart changes in a split of a second.
But, as Christian, we have a God that is completely reliable, consistent, trustworthy and unchangeable. His Word and intentions never change, they last for eternity. When we are frustrated by the world - wondering if there’s anyone we can trust; we can be glad, grateful and assured to have a Creator that never changes (James 1:17). We can trust Him to lead and guide us with His perfect plans for our lives.
Almighty God, Lord of all creation, hallowed be Your Name. I revere You in everything I do. I want to be a witness of how great and wonderful You are by the way I live my life. Use me to make a difference in others. I want to grow to be more like You: completely faithful and trustworthy. Lead me Father, change my heart and show me how to help others to revere You too. Thank You, I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
