Monday

But as for me, I will sing about your power.

Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.

For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.

~Psalm 59:16 (NLT)~

 

 

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor

 
ALLEGIANCE IS LOYALTY to or support for a particular person, cause, or group…
 
Many  times in history’s past, leaders have given their allegiance to those whom they thought would provide them the greatest protection, if they were to be attacked by an enemy.  Yet, invaribly there would be those poor choices made by a kind or leader in choosing an ally.
 
Ally is to join or enlist somebody, in an association with one or more other states, organizations, or individuals for mutal help and support or the achievement of a common purpose. 
 
On one such occasion a king many years ago had the opportunity to choose whom he would pick as an ally.  He could not wish to have every nation around him as an ally because even they were at odds with each other.  He had to pick the strongest and hope that this new ally would not turn on him in the process.  You see, his kingdom was the smallest of them all.  So, he looked to the hills around his kingdom and tried to make a decision.
 
He had the choice between choosing one or two of the nations that touched his border or he could choose God. 
 
Here is what he said, “I life up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from?  My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.  He will not let your foot slip — He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.  The LORD watches over you — the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.  The LORD will keep you from all harm — He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”  Psalm 121
 
What a wonderful example of a deep trust in God by this king of Israel!  Is this how we make choices in our lives as Christians?  Do we pick the people of importance around us to create our success in life?  Do we choose the strong financially, professionally, gifted, or the most in number for our security or do we really trust God with our welfare, and most importantly, our eternity?
 
Whom will you choose today, God or man?
 
As Christians, choosing God as our constant ally is the only option in this life.  We should do this in all matters pertaining to our present life.  The eternal consequences of not having Him on our side at all times is too paralyzing to imagine!  Mike Price
 
“…If the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us

 when their anger flared against us they would have swallowed us alive;

 …Praise be to the LORD who has not let us be torn by their teeth… 

Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” 

~Psalm 124:2,3,6,8~

 

 

Have a blessed week!

Anna Lee