Trivia:
Way to go you all reminded me of the importance of the sleeping bag, and certainly they are necessary when endeavoring to enjoy the art of camping. Also if you are camping on rocky, hard ground, or cold climate a sleeping mat which is usually a 1/2 inch thick that is foam-like material is needed.
Now switch to the racing world; What is the color of the flag which signals only one lap is remaining in a Nascar race? Striped flag; White; Purple; Blue. Make your guess.
Challenge:
Psalm 21:1-7 "How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. For you have given him his heart's desire; you have withheld nothing he requested. You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head. He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever. Your victory brings him great honor, and you you have clothed him with splendor and majesty. You have endowed hin with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. For the king trusts in the Lord. The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling."
This is the second Royal Psalm given to us regarding the blessings of the man who trusts and follows in God's ways. David lists the blessings of such a man:
He is supported by God's great strength
He is rewarded with victory and joy due to having followed after God
His heart's desires are fulfilled
He returns from conflict in success and prosperity
A crown of gold is placed on his head in respect of his people
He is granted long life in this earth and eternal life afterwards
He is granted honor, splendor, and majesty given to him by God
His life is filled with eternal blessings, and joy
He walked in total certainty and force without failing in any way
Now you are asking why are all of these blessings given to the king?
Simple, He gave his total and complete trust, and unfailing love for God the total place of priority in his walk.
I have been blessed with so many great men in my life who opened their heart for me to learn many of these same blessings. I had the blessing of a dad who determined to enrich my life through his instruction for me to trust God in my life and study God's word and gain great understanding from them. Then my Uncle Ray, and Uncle Leonard, shared these very same principles through how they served God in their world.
As I entered the ministry service I ran across some men who pridefully served themselves, but fortunately I was blessed by so many men who humbly walked and followed after God. I have had the priviledge of ministering with many godly men. Rick Brooks, Paul Buber, and Jack Wyrtzen were probably the men who most influenced the beginning of my ministry. I could fill a book with the many lessons that they passed onto me. In the future I will pass on some of those blessings.
SO GO WITH GOD for He will bless you in many of these ways that we have just read about. I can only amplify for you that His ways are so far beyond what you can ever imagine. He joys in bringing these blessings to us His children. All we must do to experience these blessings is to put our total trust, and listen to His instruction from the Word, and follow in them, and then He will fill our lives.
If you have time listen & sing along with Matt Redman; Blessed Be Your Name on you Tube
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