Place
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
4 Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare. Psalm 40:1-5
Can you remember the place you were last week where needed the Lord and he picked you up, or a year ago, or even several 100 weeks ago? There are places in our lives when we need desperate help from the Lord and they are usually very vivid experiences that will mark a prominent place in our lives. If have you accepted Christ as your Savior, that is a place some of us can pinpoint very clearly. How many of us can pinpoint where God picked us up out of the muck and mire in our most recent days and weeks? I love the picture that this scripture gives us as David patiently waits for the Lord and once the Lord comes, He sets David on a firm place. David recognizes that firm place the Lord has provided and rejoices in the Lord. David knows that there are too many places God has taken care of things for him to list. I can remember 301 weeks ago something that a good friend Kevin showed me through God's guiding hand which has allowed my heart, words, and God's Word to hopefully bless those around me. Take a moment and try to find those places where God has rescued you and praise and thank Him for the blessings He has provided.
Have a great weekend.
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