Today’s Reading: Ecclesiastes 1; Ecclesiastes 2; Ecclesiastes 3; Psalm 45; Ephesians 2
Scripture: Psalm 45:7
You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing you with the oil of joy.
Observation: This is an interesting verse. The psalmist declares that the reward from God for loving righteousness and hating wickedness is to be "set... above your companions" which is accomplished "by anointing you with the oil of joy." I like that. God doesn't promise to give a person greater wealth or fame or power as a reward for a right heart. He gives us joy. And that is a wonderful gift. (Contrast this with the despair of Solomon who had everything anyone could ever want.)
Application: Seek God and walk in joy. I have made it a conscious point to smile and laugh and enjoy my life more and more. And I consciously share my happiness with others. They appreciate it. What's the use of a grumpy attitude? Lose that lousy attitude! Put a smile on your face. It's the sign of that you are a winner! And recognize that God wants to give you joy. "The joy of the Lord is my strength." Live in joy, walk in it, look for it. Seek to have the right heart before the Lord and you won't have to look far.
Prayer: Lord, thank You that You are a God who loves joy and laughter. May we experience Your power-releasing joy in our lives every day in an ever-increasing way.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment