Let Us Trust In The Lord
Scripture Passage: Psalm 115:9-18 (NASB)
9 O Israel, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.
10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.
11 You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.
12 The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us;
He will bless the house of Israel;
He will bless the house of Aaron.
13 He will bless those who fear the Lord,
The small together with the great.
14 May the Lord give you increase,
You and your children.
15 May you be blessed of the Lord,
Maker of heaven and earth.
16 The heavens are the heavens of the Lord,
But the earth He has given to the sons of men.
17 The dead do not praise the Lord,
Nor do any who go down into silence;
18 But as for us, we will bless the Lord
From this time forth and forever.
Praise the Lord!
SUMMARY
The psalmist urges Israel, the house of Aaron, and whoever fears the Lord to trust in the Lord, for He is their help and their shield. Small or great, the Lord will bless those who fear the Lord. He prays that the Lord will bless us and our children with increase and says we are blessed by the Lord who created the heavens and the earth. Heaven belongs to the Lord but the earth was given to men. The dead cannot praise the Lord, but we will bless and praise the Lord from this day on and forever.
MEDITATION & REFLECTION
We must trust in the Lord, as Israel, as the house of Aaron, and as the ones who fear the Lord. “But you are a CHOSEN RACE, a ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, a HOLY NATION, a PEOPLE FOR GOD’S OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). How is it that we are called all these wonderful names! And it all starts with the fear of the Lord. What does it mean to fear the Lord? I need to acknowledge that He is in control as the Creator of the universe and to trust Him completely and acknowledge that we are mere creatures, completely at the mercy of our Almighty God.
I used to be so humble and fearful in front of God. I used to always pray kneeling down. Recently, before the COVID-19 lock-down, I just could not get down on my knees anymore. I knew the sin of pride and sense of entitlement had crept in. I am reminded again that I do not deserve any of these privileges of being God’s chosen.
Another thing I was doing less of is praising God. I used to praise God all the time with my kids, but we have all been more interested in listening to entertaining Bible dramas rather than praising God. I have been hungry to know more, but maybe, I should love more. I should express my love toward God with my praise. “And they cry out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb’" (Revelation 7:10). It is written in the book of Revelation that multitudes of people will be praising the Lord standing in front of the Lamb. I realize I can enjoy that picture of heaven right now by praising and worshiping Him right now. I have been so worried about so many things. I have been so fearful of many things, but I only need to fear and trust the Lord.
APPLICATION
I am convicted to be humble in front of God, pray on my knees again, prostrate myself in front of Him. I will spend more time in prayer, 1 hour a day at least. I will join the corporate worship, even if it is a drive-in worship. I took Clara to drive-in worship for youth group tonight and how refreshing it was to worship with other members of the church even if we were all in the car! I happened to park right next to someone I know, too.
I will pray for those who do not know Him and share the Gospel. I was starting to get lazy and complacent about sharing the gospel. I will continue to share information for our online worship services with our church members, as well as my non-believing friends, family, and relatives.
PRAYER
Lord, Creator of the universe, Author of salvation, Graceful, Merciful, Almighty, and Humble King! I thank You for saving us and bringing us out to the marvelous light. I am sorry I had become prideful again, choosing to depend on my own efforts rather than putting my complete trust in You. I am sorry for the sense of entitlement I had. I do not deserve any of the privileges I have as Your chosen. So, as someone completely indebted, I hope to share the Good News with those who are in need of salvation. Please give me the boldness and courage to be a witness, even though I want to stay in my comfort zone waiting for others to love me first. I want to pursue others and love others. Please help me Lord, to be filled with the Holy Spirit by praising, blessing, and worshiping You. Please guide me in the path I should go to love You and love others with all of my heart. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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