Psalm 147:10
The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
What of Today’s Verse…
Mammon and power are the ruling strongholds of the marketplace. If you possess either of these, those who serve the marketplace in hopes of increasing market share will court you. A competitive environment often gives way to decisions and actions that dictates the financial conclusion. A recent newspaper article cited how employers were requiring workers to put more time in at their jobs, often requiring weekend work to be more competitive. For the Christian worker, this brings pressures on the family and will result in "lost market share" in the spiritual realm.
The Lord has a different measuring stick. The Lord is not impressed with your ability or what you can do for Him. There is only one thing that delights Him – people who fear Him and put their hope in his unfailing love. What does it mean to fear God and place our hope in His love? It means we acknowledge that God is the source of all that we are. He is the one that gives us the ability to work, plan and execute. He does not want us to look to our abilities, but His abilities. Sometimes it is difficult to balance these two perspectives. However, if we ask God to show us how to maintain this balance, He will do it. Put your hope in His unfailing love today. Then you will know that your Heavenly Father is looking on you as a proud father.
Words of Wisdom
POWER
"If the average person realized the power he wields over his life and destiny, he would live in a perpetual state of wonder and thanksgiving. Power tires only those who do not have it. Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength. The power of one is above all things the power to believe in yourself. Often well beyond any latent ability previously demonstrated. The mind is the athlete; the body is simply the means it uses."
