Seize the Moment – Day 1182
Be a Person of Blessing!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Monday, June 12.
Do you find yourself cursing people and complaining about the state of the world? Psalm 70:2 should serve as a warning, “Let those be ashamed and humiliated who seek my life; let those be turned back and dishonored who delight in my hurt.” No matter how much in the right you think you are, you should not curse another person, in thought, word, or deed (Matthew 5:21-26). Be a person of blessing, not cursing (James 3:9-10).
David teaches us the way in verse 5, “But I am afflicted and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay.” While this may not sound like the prayer of a mighty warrior or conquering king; it is! David was powerful amongst men because he knew intimately the truth that Jesus taught in John 15:5, “apart from Me you can do nothing.” Until you understand this, you are far weaker and more vulnerable than you can imagine.
God is not a crutch for weak people; He is the way of victory for all people! We walk with God when we realize that oppressing others is never the way of victory. The way of God is seeking the liberation of all – freedom from sin! You cannot bless and curse a person at the same time. It’s impossible!
John 3:16-17 explains why Jesus came from Heaven to Earth, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” The rescue mission of Jesus is “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). Are you living as a hope-bearer or are you being a doomsdayer?
Seize the moment and pray Psalm 70, meditating upon the great rescue mission of Jesus Christ – “O God, hasten to deliver me; O Lord, hasten to my help!” (Psalm 70:1).
God bless you!
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