268 Psalms 105 – 106; Matthew 004
The writers of the O.T. took opportunities to remind people of the works of God. We all need reminders that's why we have alarms in our phones, palm pilots, computers, or for those of us that are still a little leery of those gadgets, we have the new super sticky post it notes. It is amazing how we forget. No, we don't totally forget. The blessing that we so exuberantly rejoiced in last year has just faded as a distant memory. Ps. 105 is about the history of God's promises to Israel and how God had never forgotten His people. How does this speak to us? If God was faithful to His people then, there is a good chance that He will be faithful to us. Theologically we need to be reminded that if Israel did not make it, then Jesus would never have been born; therefore we would all be in our sins.
How can a person be happy? I don't meet many people who are too happy. In all my years I have never met with the Elders or counselors to discuss someone being too happy. In the next Ps. we find these words, "You're one happy man when you do what's right." There is a huge connection between right living and personal happiness. Somehow the world has conned people into thinking happiness exists outside personal choices and awaits those who do anything they wish (of course within reason--right?).
Jesus used the Bible to do combat with the devil. Does this strike you as odd? He is the Son of God, can't He just blow the devil off with a sigh? The Word of God was being quoted out of context by the devil and Jesus was putting it back into context. The Word in context became His shield and sword. The investment of studying God's Word always pays huge dividends; huge, not large or big, but HUGE dividends. Do you believe the Word is worth your time?
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