(Psalms 4:1-8) To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments.
A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have
given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! O
men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain
words and seek after lies? Selah But know that the LORD has set apart the godly
for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. Be angry, and do not sin;
ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah Offer right
sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD. There are many who say, "Who
will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine
abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me
dwell in safety.
(Hebrews 13:15-16) Through him then let us continually offer
up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge
his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such
sacrifices are pleasing to God.
God has promised to love, protect, and bring joy to those who
do not neglect His instructions and who offer right sacrifices to Him
throughout their lives. In war, it is difficult to rest and even more so to
sleep; for it is these times that you are most vulnerable to your enemy. David
placed his complete confidence in the Lord's promises when he said that he
would both lie down and sleep. David had this confidence because he knew to
what God had called him, he trusted the Lord to provide and care for him, and
he offered right sacrifices to the Lord in all that he did.
Your daily acts of righteousness and obedience to God's Word
are true worship and praise. These acts are only possible through the power of
the Holy Spirit living within you through God's act of salvation. What He has
called you to, He has equipped you to fulfill; therefore through your worship,
all glory and honor is given to Him.
Please God today by offering right sacrifices to Him
throughout your day; seek Him and test what you think, say, and do, before you
act. Trust in the Lord and know that He alone makes you dwell in safety.
Questions For Discussion
What are right sacrifices to Lord?
What results in following the
Lord's directions and offering right sacrifices to Him?
Where should you look first if you have a difficult time
resting or sleeping?
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