Verse of the Day 5/25

Psalm 37:7(AMP)  Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.

 

Yesterday's verse challenged us not to be afraid, even in the midst of difficult, challenging circumstances, but instead to trust in God.  Today's verse from David in Psalm 37 goes along the same lines encouraging us not to "fret" but to wait for Him, lean upon Him in faith.  A byproduct of fretting is murmuring and complaining, many times rooted in fear, lack of hope, and lack of trust.

 

I recently read the following quote form Pastor James Smith

 

Do not complain--for it will displease the Lord.

Do not murmur--for it will grieve Him.

Do not fear--for it will dishonor Him.

Instead, be still--for your safety is provided for.

Be still--for your needs shall be supplied.

Be still--for all things shall work together for your good.

Be still--for God bids you, and all will end well.

 

Be silent, be calm, be still--the Lord rules as King forever!

Take me into Your nearness, dear Lord, and help me to be still. Calm my foolish fears and my fearful imaginations. In all of life, help me, O Lord, to be still. - James Smith

 

We don't know what today will hold in store, but may we approach it with that prayer.

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

Follow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace  NIV

 

Psalm 37:1-7  (ESV)

He Will Not Forsake His Saints

Of David.

Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
    be not envious of wrongdoers!
² For they will soon fade like the grass
    and wither like the green herb.

³ Trust in the Lord, and do good;
     dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
⁴ Delight yourself in the Lord,
    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

⁵ Commit your way to the Lord;
     trust in him, and he will act.
⁶ He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
    and your justice as the noonday.

⁷ Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
     fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
    over the man who carries out evil devices!