February 6, 2025
DO NOT FRET
Read: Exodus 23, 24; Psalm 37; Matthew 19:1-15.
Scripture: Psalm 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight 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 do this: 6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. 7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Observation: We become indignant when we see wicked people succeed in their every evil scheme. Sometimes, we think there is no use in being a good or godly person who properly does things without applying any shortcuts or evil plans. Psalm 37 gives us a picture of what would happen to a wicked person, what the LORD would do to those who trust in him, and what a godly person is supposed to do. A wicked person may taste successes for a while, but they are temporary. On the other hand, the blessing of the land belongs to the righteous ones who trust God. All we need to do is, instead of fretting over the so-called successes of the wicked and evil people, we should do what the LORD expects from us.
Application: When I trust God and wait for his intervention in my life and work, I must keep my focus on Him, not on others who are ready to do anything to achieve success. The true and eternal blessing comes from the LORD. However, my joy and happiness do not come from the blessings I receive. The Lord is my delight. He knows my heart and my ways. I can always trust him.
Prayer: Father God, thank you for the instruction you have given me today. Help me keep your word in my heart and look at you alone instead of seeing any other person. Lord, give me the heart to be still before you and wait on you and the strength to walk in your way. Amen.
✍️: Arputharaj Samuel
📕: Quiet Time Companion
🗓️ Day – 37