There is such comfort in the surety of these words. David's praise of the Lord is so deep and intimate and attests to why he is called a man after God's heart. Throughout the psalm he reviews God's mercies and is speaks confidently of God's promises. In the psalm, he notes reasons to praise God
- His benefits to His people
- His care of His creation
- His wonderful acts on behalf of Israel
- His longsuffering with His people's rebellion
Sounds like a good father, right?!
Matthew 7:9-11 reminds us, "Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in Heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"
If you have teenagers this might especially ring true for you. By design, the teenage years are fraught with becoming their own person with beliefs and a faith that are their own. In their sinful nature, this often comes out as rebellion (sounds a little like the Israelites). They think they have it own their own, can do it on their own sometimes forgetting the love of their parents and/or the discipline therein. Then your teenage is off on their own in college and learns to appreciate the love, guidance and wisdom of their parents.
David knows the truth of these words and carries them in his heart. When troubles might appear or when they pass, David remember that God's love is from everlasting to everlasting (just as we always love our teens in even in their rebellion). His kingdom, unlike our own, was established in heaven before there was time and will remain forever. He rules over it all and His love is always with Him. As my pastor said, "Your heavenly Father is not a reflection of your earthly father, but the perfection of Him." "He is a good, good Father...perfect in all of His ways" (Chris Tomlin)
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