Today's encouragement comes from Psalm 42:6, where we read these words:
"O my God, my soul is cast down within me; therefore I will remem-ber You from the land of the Jordan, and from the heights of Hermon, from the Hill Mizar."
Are any of our souls "cast down" within us today? If so, we are in good company. The psalmists often express this feeling. Even our Lord Jesus Christ Himself experienced it, (cf. Matt. 26:38). What are our options, when this happens?: 1) throw in the towel (not a good one); and 2) re-look to God for the million and first time (the right one).
If we can "remember" God's former mercies to us, in the midst of our present struggles--then we will be much-helped. Let us not despair. Instead, let's keep on trusting in the Lord.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Humility is a duty pleasing to God, pride is a sin pleasing to the devil (Isa. 57:15; 1 Tim. 3:6)." --Thomas Boston, in, "The Crook in the Lot"]
These are Pastor Mark J. Henninger's daily devotions. May God bless them to your heart. If you wish to have these sent directly to your email box, please contact me, at: MarkJHenninger@gmail.com
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