Day 41 of 90 Devotion

Dearest e-votees-

Day forty-one of our cover to cover voyage through the Bible. If you want to see the readings for our trip through the Bible you can follow this link:

www.christthegoodshep.org/biblein90days.html

Peace,
Karl

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Day 41 Readings: Psalm 45:15-69:21

So many of these psalms point to an unshakable God in a shaken and broken world. Perhaps one of the most eloquent is Psalm 46. I recall hearing that Psalm a lot around the time of 9-11. As the nations were in an uproar and the kingdoms were tottering people were looking for a sure and more certain center. Undoubtedly those who just lost everything in Oklahoma might be looking for something a little more secure to hang their hopes upon. Sometimes this Psalm is read as caskets proceed from the hearse to the open grave as well.

Perhaps one of the most arresting parts of this Psalm is the encouragement to "Be still, and know that I am God!" When things break or crumble or come undone we want to do what we can to fix or to patch or to bolster. We want to put our human effort and make things right. Some things are broken way beyond our ability to fix. They transcend our abilities or our moral capacities. We are no match for what comes our way. Rather than just give in, however, we turn to God. God can handle all that might come our way. God's abilities and grace and mercy can do what we cannot. Our job is to trust in God.

To be sure at times God will call us into action or invite a response. But it is always best if that starts with us being still and reverent before God. Morning prayers, devotional times, regular reading of God's words help keeps things in perspective. And it will surely remind us "The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge."


God, help us learn to be still in your presence. Help us seek you first whenever things comes our way. If you have tasks for us to do, make them known and give us grace, mercy and ability to do them all to your glory. Amen.