EARLY DOES IT
READING: PSALM 30:1-6
The verse above is quoted frequently. Also Psalm 49:14 promises that the upright shall have dominion in the morning. In Psalm 92:2 the psalmist chooses the morning in which to declare the loving kindness of the Lord. Nearly 40 times the Bible specifically records that someone rose early in the morning for some purpose. Mornings are often designated as important. There may be many reasons that morning times are important, but Lamentations 3:22 and Zephaniah 3:5 are especially expressive. They state that His compassions are new every morning and that He brings His justice to light every morning. In the morning, the Lord’s presence is special to those who rise to meet Him. It is good to connect with God at any time night or day, however it should be noted that the Lord Jesus has set an example for us. In Mark 1:35 the Bible says the following about Jesus, “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out a departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” Sometimes sacrifice is required, but there are rewards to be had in the morning. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.”
RESPONSE
2. What counsel would you have for someone who has difficulty with connecting with the Lord in the morning?
