Verse of the day; Proverbs 12:22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Daily Devotional;
Psalm 12 is a call to God’s people to turn from the flattering lips, the proud tongue, and the oppression of the poor around us. God’s response to this wickedness is, in verse 5: Now I will arise, I will set Him in the safety for which he yearns.
Let us, instead, look to the Lord because we know and believer that, The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. You shall keep them, O Lord, You shall preserve them from this generation forever. Psalm 5:6-7
In a world tainted by sin, misery, and affliction, there are not many things truly pure. Not many guarantees are truly guarantees. We are especially mindful of that in the United States when it is a presidential election year. But God is not like man; His words are pure and righteous. In God is neither lying nor even a shadow of turning; we can trust the words of God implicitly.
As we read Psalm 12, let us remember that this is real. Our world lives in a world that only exists in their minds; they do not see the reality of a world created and ruled by God. Consequently they do not understand their true end. But we do!
It is very important that we remember this, for far too often even Christians are pulled into this “world without God” mentality that so permeates our society. We get caught up in “the cycle of life” hurrying from here to there to accomplish nothing of true eternal value. Unfortunately Christians have allowed the world to taint their view of things, and have consequently not been the salt and light they are called to be.
How will this world come to Christ if the true believers are running away from Him as quickly as non-believers? We must remember that we have a God-given purpose to fulfill during these few short years we are on this earth. Let us, then, not be pulled into the tangled web of sin and misery that exists for most people in the world today. Let us, instead, bring forth God’s Word and message of salvation to a world badly in need of Christ’s forgiveness.
Pray that God will help you today to see the true world around you. Pray also that God will help you to learn how to be “of the world, but not in the world.” Most of all, get on your knees and pray for those around you, especially the non-Christians. Pray that their eyes that have been blinded by sin will be opened. We carry the Light of Life, the only Hope for a world cascading into eternal darkness forever. Oh that we would learn to love the lost and pray that they may come to the mercy, love, and joy of Christ–that they, too, may receive the pure words of the Lord that have, like silver, been purified seven times.
That is why we are here! That is why Christ did not take us home the moment we first believed!
12:1 Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
12:2 Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts.
12:3 May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue
12:4 those who say, By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend uswho is lord over us?
12:5 Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise, says the Lord. I will protect them from those who malign them.
12:6 And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
12:7 You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked,
12:8 who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race.
Summary; David was writing Psalm 12 when he needed help stoping threats happening on him. He does realize he is not alone in that situation. People that are faithful to Our Heavenly Father are more to themselves. Because Our Heavenly Father’s words are pure, most of the people that are in need will get the protection of him.
Closing Prayer; Lord, thank you that in this time of confusion and change, we can trust you. Thank you that in this world of changing times we have your word, and your words. Seal your words in our hearts, please, protect us and keep us safe. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Prayer of Salvation: Which is how you ask to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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