Daily Manna 17 September
KEY VERSE: “I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” – (Psalm 16:8)
TEXT: Psalm 16:1-11
Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.
2 O my soul, you have said to the Lord,
“You are my Lord,
My goodness is nothing apart from You.”
3 As for the saints who are on the earth,
“They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.”
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god;
Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer,
Nor take up their names on my lips.
5 O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You maintain my lot.
6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
Yes, I have a good inheritance.
7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;
My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the Lord always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.
10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
11 You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Read yesterday’s Daily Manna here
David was surrounded in life by threatening enemies which, according to our text, led him to make God his refuge. He told God how he felt about the troubles and pains that life threw at him. In spite of the presence of enemies, the knowledge and realisation of God’s presence gave him confidence. Those troubles and pains became meaningless in comparison with what the presence of God meant to him. This helped him to persevere till the end.
God’s presence empowers His children to accomplish great things in life and to face life’s unpleasant situations. It brings godliness, favour, protection, peace, joy, privileges and confidence. The believer needs God’s presence to guide, lead and help him carry out His will.
We all, like David, face troubles and pains because God does not exempt believers from the day-to-day circumstances of life. Believers, as well as unbelievers, go through troubles and pain at times. While unbelievers become hopeless and agitated about life, those who seek God can confidently confront life situations with hope and expectations. As the believer grows in his walk with God, he understands His demands and standards for his daily life. He lives and walks in godliness and fear before the Lord. This continues to attract divine help, which keeps him joyful and victorious through all troubles.
The sense of God’s presence keeps the believer away from sin. It makes him to worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness. God’s presence makes him bold and fearless. During troubles, the believer has unique peace and calmness in life. He knows that God is with him and has everything under His control. Nothing can prevent the believer from his purpose or divine calling when he knows that God is ever present with him.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: With God present, everything is under control.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 4-6
Thank you for studying today’s Daily Manna – The Presence of God – by Pastor Enoch A.
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Daily Manna 17 September 2021
