| Psalm 4:1-8 (Part1) |
Malachi 1:11-14
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Psalm 44:3
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| Romans 12:1 (Part1) |
Psalm 4:5-6
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Psalm 4:7-8
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| Malachi 1:8 (Part1) |
1 Peter 4:19
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Romans 8:35-39
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Though King David had to leave
his fine castle and all of its comforts, he is still the
king. Although he is out in the wilderness
without the wealth and service that he usually had
around him, he is still king. Even though he is the
target of a rebellious son
who wants to kill him, he is still the king. But more
importantly, David knows that he is God’s child. It is
in that understanding of
his relationship with the holy and loving Father that he
has joy and peace in the midst of all his troubles. He
knows that a
righteous and mighty God has control over all that
happens in this world and all that happens to each of
us. And so he prays
unceasingly to his Father. David calls on all of his
people who followed him into the wilderness to give to
God their most holy
and best sacrifice: themselves totally submitted to God.
Using David’s words, be sure that your sacrifice of
yourself is holy and
righteous unto God. We must never be guilty of giving
unto God corrupt sacrifices. King David reminds each of
us to “Offer the
sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the
LORD” (Psalm 4:5). When we do not give up on God, when
we submit
ourselves to Him, He will “put gladness” in our hearts;
lay us down in peace and give us sweet sleep. (Psalm
4:7, 8) even in the
midst of the world’s chaos. God is still in control of
all. No matter what happens we are the Lord's royal
priesthood, a holy people
unto the King of all kings, Who is on His throne
forever.
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