Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee

Bible Reading: Psalms 43, 44, 45, 49, 84, 85 & 87

Psalms 84:11-12 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

When it comes to life on planet earth, it would not happen if it were not for the sun. Not only does it give light and heat, but it is also responsible for photosynthesis, seasons, alternating day and night, radiation, and many other factors. The placement of our earth in proximity from the sun is perfect. If our earth was closer, we would burn up. If we were farther, we would be on a frozen ice ball. God designed all this!

Now, if we think about the comparison that David makes here, we see that he is relating things we can see to our relationship with God. God gives us life. He is the light! He is also a shield. Not only does he give us life, but he protects us from all attacks.

Not only that, but he does not withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. Now is that a works based salvation? No, it reminds us that the loving and nurturing hand of God is for us and not against us. Now if we study all of the Bible, we know that to walk uprightly is not something we do, but based on faith in Jesus Christ. Only a person who trusts in Jesus is 'upright' in God's eyes.

And that is what the very next verse says! Blessed is the man that trusts in the Lord. God is good and he gives us life and protection. We need to trust him. We cannot trust ourselves or any other thing. Because nothing else is powerful enough to give life, and shield us. God is! He is all-powerful! He is all-knowing. He loves us. Trust Jesus!

In Christ,
Rody