Only By His Grace

"Psalm 42:1-6a

Only God himself can satisfy this thirst. Knowledge about God will not satisfy your inner thirst. You need to cry out, as the psalmist did, for God’s presence. Meet with God (v.2) and pour out your soul (v.4).

Worship is key. ‘I was always at the head of the worshipping crowd, right out in front, leading them all, eager to arrive and worship, shouting praises, singing thanksgiving – celebrating, all of us, God’s feast!’ (v.5:6a, MSG)

Lord, my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for you. Lord, only your presence can satisfy my deep inner thirst. I hope in you and praise you my Saviour and my God.

Deuteronomy 6:1-8:20

Your love for God flows out of his love for you. His love for you is not dependent on any innate moral quality that you possess. It is the grace of God – loving us inspite of our sins, weaknesses and failures. 

God allows you to go through tests and trials so you can learn by experience that doing things his way is the best way. If you will not serve and worship him in the hard times of life (the valleys), you may not consistently serve and worship him in the good times (the mountain tops). Mountain tops encourage us. But valleys mature us. 

The danger of forgetting God because of affluence – ‘do not forget the Lord’ (v.12). In the enjoyment of the gift, you can sometimes forget the giver. (Deuteronomy 8:6–20 expands on this.)"

1. Amen! There is no better way of explaining these verses. Hallelujah! Thank You, thank You, Lord for Your grace.

2. I have had the best Salmon Sakura ever! Thank You!

3. I am so blessed tonight by Hillsong. Indeed, there is no other name.