March 23, 2005
Sacrifice of Praise
In 2 Samuel 22, we see David offering up a song of praise. He sang this when the Lord delivered him fromt he hand of all his enemies. Sometimes, however, it is appropriate to stop and offer God praise in the midst of our storms and battles. When our problems are overwhelming and sucking all of our attention, that is a good time to praise God just because He is good. I find myself secretly hoping sometimes that my praise will somehow bribe God into doing my will, but I quickly realize that He is good and deserving of praise, period. Perhaps He will have mercy on me and my limited perspective is correct, or maybe my current situation will teach me something valuable and I don't need to be "delivered" as much as "strengthened" to pass through it.
I certainly desire wisdom over knowledge at times like that. Knowing what to do is a good thing.
PS Who's that picture of? Charles Gates + a friend.
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at March 23, 2005 09:46 AM