Warmest greetings to you my friends! How blessed each one of us are today. Jesus loves us--no matter our circumstance, no matter how well we perform, no matter at all. This is good news. In this week's Psalms of Discipleship, the psalmist reminds us why we can be glad. The Lord is in control and we are not. This is why grace and worship are such gifts to the disciple. May each one of us this week gain a fresh appreciation for the grace of God and our worship of Him.
Finding refuge in Him,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #10
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You. 12 For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:11-12
Core Value: Grace and Worship
Grace and worship are forever coupled together. Because of grace, we can worship God in a way that pleases Him. Because of worship, we gain an even deeper appreciation for His grace. When the believer learns how to worship God and then do so in love and obedience, spiritual growth will occur. James MacDonald says it well. One needs to have the right view of God when he writes, “A. W. Tozer rightly observed that what you think about God is the most important thing about you. It’s true whether you realize it or not: your entire life revolves around your view of God” (Downpour. 2006, pg. 49).
Principle #10 & Personal Application: The quality disciple of Jesus Christ is so moved by the grace of God that he or she has a heart of worship that gushes unbridled joy in adoration and praise.
• It is God’s grace that causes a disciple to worship because a safe refuge can be found in the Lord. We are glad.
• It is God’s grace that causes a disciple to worship because the song of joy has no end. We are filled.
• It is God’s grace that causes a disciple to worship because they personally experience the blessings promised to the righteous man and woman. We are blessed.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I feel threatened and ill at ease, how do I find my refuge in the Lord?
When I am depressed, what promises does God provide me according to this Psalm?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, there are certainly times during my spiritual journey where I feel a bit wayward and detached from You. Thank You for the reminder from Your Word that You have promised me a refuge, a personal gladness, a song of joy, and the blessing that comes according to the impartation of Your righteousness in my life. You do surround me with favor as with a shield.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
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