Passage Read: Psalm 144-147
Meditation Verses: 147:19-20
Thought
When the Lord reveals His laws and decrees, it is an incredible honor and privilege, and the people to whom He reveals them should be delighted! He has not done so to all nations. He has not done so to all peoples. But those He chooses to make known salvation, they are people He has chosen to live with Him forever. Everyone else will be cast into eternal torment. He chooses to save those whose eyes are opened to His wisdom and ways! They should praise the Lord and be filled with gratitude for learning His ways! And of course, they should be diligent to practice them.
Application
The Lord has revealed His laws and decrees to me! I have seen them and understood them and continue to learn them. That is a privilege that many people do not receive! The Lord, for some unknown reason, desires to save me and allow me to dwell with Him forever! That is an incredible gift! How can I not discipline myself to read and learn and obey all He has written? They were written for my good, to help me know Who I'll be spending eternity with, and to prepare me to live forever with Him! Why would He chose to save me and invite me to live forever with Him? It is impossible to fathom; I do not want to miss His invitation, it is a far better invitation than any this world can offer!