[The Mayor]

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June 1, 2010

David’s Questions

An African proverb states, “The one who asks questions doesn’t lose his way.” That concept can be helpful as we consider David’s questions in the Psalms. He was clearly seeking God’s guidance for the way he should go.

Look, for example, at some of the questions he asked:

“O Lord—how long?” (6:3). A question of eagerness to see God’s plan accomplished.

“What is man that You are mindful of him?” (8:4). A question of awe that God even cares about sinful man.

“Why do You hide in times of trouble?” (10:1). A question that reveals a longing for God’s presence.

“Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill?” (15:1). The ultimate question of who may live with God.

David had some tough questions for God. He had discovered what it was like to lose his way when he excluded God and followed his own sinful path. But as he penned the Psalms, he was a man in search of godliness, which meant he probed God’s mind about difficult subjects.

Questions. Like David, you have them. Keep asking. Then, through faith in God’s Word and the work of the Holy Spirit, listen as He leads you in His way.

My mind cries its questions,
My longing heart, joining:
O Father, please hear me!
O Spirit, keep teaching! —Verway

It’s good to have questions, but it’s even better to search for God’s answers.

Read: Psalm 8

What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? —Psalm 8:4

Bible in a year:
2 Chronicles 15-16; John 12:27-50

[pollywog]

Such a meaningful devotion this morning...

I woke asking God for a fresh filling of His Spirit.

I want to make a Promise Journal and this was the first verse that came to me this morning..

Hebrews 13:5
" I will NEVER leave thee nor forsake me." Of course the first part of that verse was the condition.. " Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with the things that you have .....! Ouch!

Polly

[jaycee]

Wonderful message, Rus! Thank you very much for giving us God’s Word daily!

Wishing you success in your busy campaigning! I am pulling for you all! GOOD LUCK!!

[JustAmy]

Happy June, Mayor.
Thank you for today's serving of ODB.

"It’s good to have questions, but it’s even better to search for God’s answers."

You got us started on the right path again this morning.

Have a beautiful Tuesday.

[geologist]

““Why do You hide in times of trouble?” (10:1). A question that reveals a longing for God’s presence.”
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Why do You hide in times of trouble? ...

We wander off in our own way, and move away from God perhaps with our back turned to Him. Then when satan takes advantage of this ... realizing we are out of the will of God and brings us trouble ... we think God is hiding?

God chastises His people or allows trouble to come to us ... when we need it. It is our focus and mind that requires returning to God, trusting in Him. He did not go anywhere, we are the ones to move away.

Father God forgive me when I am going about the business of the day, leaving You out of it until I have a need. Help me to be ever mindful of You and Your Word. Create in me a clean heart, mind and soul. Help us in our day. Thank You for the blessings showered on me every moment of my life. Even In the presence of pain there are blessings galore. Hallelujah ! Amen.