Today’s reading: Psalm 81:1-16
Asaph begins with a call to praise, then takes an historical look back at what God had done, moves on to our responsibility to listen and submit to God, and finally concludes by showing us the blessing God wants to give us when we choose to be obedient in following Him. While there were several verses in this psalm that touched my heart, I found my eyes repeatedly going back to the words in verse 10.
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”
So much is conveyed in these few words. The first half of the verse highlights the personal relationship God desires to have with us and how He is in control, and guides and protects us in and through our circumstances. But the final sentence was my favorite because of the way it so clearly communicates that if we simply surrender to God, He is there waiting to shower His love upon us and give us all we need. Thank you, God!
What does God being “the Lord your God” mean for you? Would you describe yourself as having your “mouth open wide” when it comes to receiving God’s instruction? If not, what’s hindering you, and what changes do you need to put in place to get to a point of full surrender? Tami
Source: Tami’s Blog
