IT’S BETWEEN GOD AND YOU

READING: PSALM 34:1-22

Verse 1: "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

The attitude expressed in verse 1 above carries on in verse 3 which says “Oh magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” Both of these verses demonstrate a praiseful attitude toward God. What could be expected in the life of a person with such an attitude? The verses that follow in Chapter 34 respond to that question. Such a person is promised to be heard by God. Then upon hearing, the Lord will deliver from all fears and save from all troubles. Such a person will not be ashamed, will be protected by the angel of the Lord, and shall not lack any good thing. None of those who trust in Him shall be condemned. There is much rich reward from a proper attitude toward the Lord. It is that attitude between God and you that connects you, draws you and establishes you. Psalm 31:23 sums it up. “Oh love the Lord all you saints, for the Lord preserves the faithful... and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” That’s a thought - about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Can you recall a recent time when you experienced victory as the result of a praiseful attitude toward the Lord?

2. Can you identify a trend toward either more or less godly reward in your life and if so, can you relate your experience to your attitude toward God?