Today’s Thought “Walking on the Sidewalk” G. Ward

Psalm 37

⁴ Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. ⁵ Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it.

 

There’s a selfish presumption through American culture that keeps its citizenry as spoiled children. We’re more taught that Holy God chooses to bless us more than most other nations; even through lyrical insistence of “God bless America” as if HIS concern is limited (cf. John 3:16) and whereas bumper stickers, along with monetary inscription declare in God we trust, our being familiar with it written, establishes more contemptuous behavior, than duty (i.e., obeisance). Our Lord desires to teach us a faith imposed by Him won’t ever rely on things seen, but hope in Him (Heb.11:1); yet we construct towers (unsanctioned and without care for imminent storms visiting others, assuring their being sheltered – *Phil.2:3-4).

There’s a lack in spiritual jurisprudence (from mankind) that neglects abiding in the shelter of the Almighty, yet all WILL call on HIS name more sooner than later and whereas one Prophet insists HE will answer (Jer.33:3), presumption enters, assuming it will be a “yes” when that never was the guarantee outside true surrender (Prov.1:24-29) …

21 days till Christmas.