Someone, maybe one of my sweet daughters, snapped this picture back in late June as we were exploring a cultural route before any mission teams arrived here.
I have it here because a) it points to the glory of our God, and b) I thought it is a good photo to accompany the following scripture passage.
My first day serving with the leadership team at Alliance Academy was Monday. God graciously allowed me to have the chance to lead a devotional time there. This meant walking out of the metal gate below my casa at 6:30 AM onto the dusty road, already showered, shaved, dressed, fed, and prayed up for the day. Clear and chilly air that makes your breath come out in a brief cloud in August- amazing. There are always lots of paths to choose from when you have the chance to lead, but why talk about anything else other than what is below?
Psalm 145:1-21
I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.
5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,
and I will declare your greatness.
7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness
and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 The Lord is good to all,
and his mercy is over all that he has made.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
and all your saints shall bless you!
11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom
and tell of your power,
12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
[The Lord is faithful in all his words
and kind in all his works.]
14 The Lord upholds all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
16 You open your hand;
you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and kind in all his works.
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.
20 The Lord preserves all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
Here are my thoughts on vv 14-21:
· Watch for the merciful character of our King.
o He meets needs of humanity regardless of their response to Him.
o He hears the plea of humanity when they call to Him in truth.
· Watch for the eternal justice of our God.
o We must continually consider the devotion of our own lives…
o We must continually consider the outcome of the lives around us.
· Let our lives continually speak His praise.
Blessings!
Chris and Vickie and family
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