Message from Scripture: 4/28/2020

Good day! Today, our message from Scripture comes from Psa. 15:1, where David asked, “O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?” This question is still important for us today, as dwelling with God is just as important now as at any time in history. How can we have fellowship with God, and assurance of our relationship with Him?

David realized there was value in wanting to have a daily walk with God. Abiding in God’s presence brings safety to us, satisfaction with what we have and who we are in life, and stability in a world that at times is very unstable. He summarized it in Psa. 16:11; “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Since there are all these benefits in having such a life with God, what is it God desires of us, so He may provide us with these, and so many more, blessings? If we return to Psa.15, there are positive things God wants to see in us. We should walk blamelessly, not harboring sin in our lives. We must do what is right, doing good deeds. We should also speak words that are genuine and sincere.

There are also things we must avoid, as well. In Psa. 15, David also says we should refuse to use our tongues destructively, in ways that are hurtful and harmful. Never be guilty of doing evil to your neighbor. Refuse to justify sin and sinners, but honor those who fear God. Refuse to profit from the misfortune of others.

In everyone’s life, there are good qualities to cultivate, and negative issues to avoid. If God’s word is active in our hearts and lives, we can live an unshaken life, fixed firmly in our relationship with Him. Let’s seek that for our lives today; let’s have an unshaken faith. God bless.

Robert