Post by Betty on Dec 25, 2006 5:15:13 GMT -5
Title: The God of Jacob
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Devotion: Psalms
Scripture References:
Philippians 4:19
Psalm 146:1-10
Title: The God of Jacob
Read Psalm 146:1-10
"Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his
help, whose hope is in the Lord his God" (v. 5).
This tells us that God is all we need for
today--and for tomorrow. When you know God, you
have happiness, help and hope: happiness in
walking with Him, help for the burdens of the day
and hope for the concerns of the future. What
more could you want?
Who is the God of Jacob? First, He is the
creator. Verse 6 says He is the One "who made
heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in
them; who keeps truth forever." Any God great
enough, wise enough and strong enough to create
and sustain and run this universe can take care
of our problems today.
Second, He is the Judge "who executes justice for
the oppressed" (v. 7). God knows when you have
been wrongly criticized. He knows when others
have tried to make life difficult for you. Leave
the judgment with Him. Don't waste your time and
energy trying to fight battles that only God can
fight for you. He's with all of His people, and
He does what is right.
Third, He is the Father. Verse 7 offers a picture
of the Father feeding the hungry. God's Word
always assures us of His provision. "My God shall
supply all your need according to His riches in
glory by Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:19).
Fourth, He is the Redeemer. "The Lord gives
freedom to the prisoners. The Lord opens the eyes
of the blind;... The Lord loves the righteous"
(vv. 7,8).
Finally, He is the King. "The Lord shall reign
forever" (v. 10). Sometimes you may feel like
saying, "I don't deserve to have a God like
this." That's true, but He's the God of Jacob.
Jacob stumbled and made mistakes, but God
remained his God. The eternal God is our Refuge.
* * *
God is your greatest Refuge. But He doesn't
simply shelter you; He provides for you and
strengthens you. Is the God of Jacob your God? If
so, call upon Him, and He will be your help, hope
and happiness.
Author: Warren Wiersbe
Devotion: Psalms
Scripture References:
Philippians 4:19
Psalm 146:1-10
Title: The God of Jacob
Read Psalm 146:1-10
"Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his
help, whose hope is in the Lord his God" (v. 5).
This tells us that God is all we need for
today--and for tomorrow. When you know God, you
have happiness, help and hope: happiness in
walking with Him, help for the burdens of the day
and hope for the concerns of the future. What
more could you want?
Who is the God of Jacob? First, He is the
creator. Verse 6 says He is the One "who made
heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in
them; who keeps truth forever." Any God great
enough, wise enough and strong enough to create
and sustain and run this universe can take care
of our problems today.
Second, He is the Judge "who executes justice for
the oppressed" (v. 7). God knows when you have
been wrongly criticized. He knows when others
have tried to make life difficult for you. Leave
the judgment with Him. Don't waste your time and
energy trying to fight battles that only God can
fight for you. He's with all of His people, and
He does what is right.
Third, He is the Father. Verse 7 offers a picture
of the Father feeding the hungry. God's Word
always assures us of His provision. "My God shall
supply all your need according to His riches in
glory by Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:19).
Fourth, He is the Redeemer. "The Lord gives
freedom to the prisoners. The Lord opens the eyes
of the blind;... The Lord loves the righteous"
(vv. 7,8).
Finally, He is the King. "The Lord shall reign
forever" (v. 10). Sometimes you may feel like
saying, "I don't deserve to have a God like
this." That's true, but He's the God of Jacob.
Jacob stumbled and made mistakes, but God
remained his God. The eternal God is our Refuge.
* * *
God is your greatest Refuge. But He doesn't
simply shelter you; He provides for you and
strengthens you. Is the God of Jacob your God? If
so, call upon Him, and He will be your help, hope
and happiness.
