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December 04, 2020

Steadfast

December 04, 2020 by KAREN BRADLEY RELIANCE Reliance
Steadfast
"For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you."
Psalms 5:4-7

I do my best to avoid evil. I try not to boast or spread lies. I am definitely not bloodthirsty! After all, I am a global worker! 


But, no matter how many people I share the Gospel with, I still sin. 
No matter how many people I study the Bible with, I still sin. 
No matter how many people I pray with, I still sin. 
As reliable as the sun rising and setting each day is the fact that I am sure to sin. 


Psalm 5 tells me in strong words that God does not delight in sin of any kind. It tells me he does not delight in evil, boasting, or lying.


Yet, Psalm 5 tells me more. 


But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you. Psalm 5:7


No matter how many people I share the Gospel with, God still loves. 
No matter how many people I study the Bible with, God still loves. 
No matter how many people I pray with, God still loves. 
As reliable as the sun rising and setting each day is the fact that God is sure to love.


Dear friend, God’s love for you is reliable, steadfast, and abundant! Through His love, He welcomes us into His very presence when we come with a repentant heart that trusts in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Let’s enter His house—the door is opened wide.

Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, you are the God of all grace. You are forgiving and loving and good. It is only through the blood of Jesus that I can come before you. I’m sorry for my sins, Lord, and I ask for your forgiveness which you so readily give. Thank you for your reliable, steadfast, and abundant love that welcomes me into your very house. I bow humbly before you. Amen.
Resources
Book: The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer The more we know God’s character, the more likely we are to rely on Him and trust Him. This book describes, with awe and biblical clarity, the attributes of God.
Question for Reflection

What has helped you from having a judging or critical attitude toward those you live and work with?

Comments
Karen Bradley
December 04, 2020

Being gracious and patient with my co-workers is not always easy. When I find myself thinking thoughts that are critical or judgmental, the Lord will often bring a verse to mind that reminds me of His grace and patience for me. This reality check often prompts me to pray for the Lord to help me curb my thoughts and words.