When we think of God

When we think of God’s holiness, we faint; when think of God’s love, we come alive. The only way to pass through the great arroyo of God’s holiness is to be accepted in the beloved. David in two of the Psalms uses the word "beloved" to describe himself. It is the Hebrew word yediyd, which means loved: - amiable, (well-) beloved, loves. Psalm 60:5 "That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me." Psalm 108:6 "That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me."

The point of interest is that these are two different occasions for the writing of these Psalms yet they have similar meter. He connected God’s desire to deliver him with God’s love for him. Yet, in the first Psalm 60:5, his request is to be heard. In the second, his request is to be answered. David had the realization that the Lord will both hear and answer those whom he loves. Did you ever ask yourself “Why does God love me?” I have asked that question numerous times. The answer is he reated us to be loved (beloved).

Word for Today

JAUNTY: cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance

Quote for Today

“If they can see you love them, they can say anything to them”

Richard Baxter