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January 18, 1999, Monday
If you could ask God for one thing in your life, what
would that request be? Why would you ask for that item
above all your other choices? How would you benefit if
God granted your request?
The Psalmist considered such a question and after much
consideration determined one thing he would ask from God-
"I have asked the Lord for one thing; one thing only do I
want: to live in the Lord's house all my life, to marvel
at His goodness, and to ask for His Guidance" (Psa 27:4).
He wanted to live in the Lord's presence continually and
did not want to make a wrong decision. He thought about
the importance of having God's guidance and His goodness.
Peter reminded the early Christians that their earlier
lifestyle of straying from God's Word and presence had
been the source of much difficulty, pain, and suffering-
"For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned
to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls" (1Pe 2:25).
David the Psalmist knew that to avoid those difficulties
and consequences of sin, he needed God's protection. By
carefully considering his requests before God, he came to
the conclusion that he wanted his Lord more than anything.
Jesus explained to His disciples that by a resolute heart
to pursue righteousness and God's kingdom, there would be
a reward for that one who persevered and did not turn away-
"By your endurance you will Gain your souls" (Luke 21:19).
That benefit and reward is a greater profit than any other
that could ever be gained.
Let us remember who is the God that is our Shepherd. God's
name is Jehová Rohi. He is the God that is our Guide. He
Provides direction and a way for us. He is our Guard. He
Protects us from harm and keeps us safe under the shelter
of His wings. Jehová Rohi teaches us that godliness is great
Gain. He Profits us by withholding no good thing to those
that walk in His righteous paths. Lift your hands to Him and
Praise Him today for the fact that He is the God that leads
and shepherds us according to the integrity of His heart!
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