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Psalm 82:10 "I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it." Commentary from my bible: (Women of Faith) Throughout Scripture, all God asks is to be number one in the lives of his people. For all he is and does, he simply wants our hearts, our loyalty, our single-minded devotion. As we depend on him alone, he welcomes us to come to him with our deep hunger, opening wide our hearts and souls in expectation of his provision. We need never be ashamed of our raw neediness. Like a mother bird that pours sustenance from her own stomach down the open throats of her babies, God instinctively provides for us. Nothing delights him more than filling us up with his own nourishing, fulfilling, satisfying self. Psalm 107:8-9 "Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things." Commentary for vs. 1-9 (Women of Faith Bible) While it is true that God loves a "cheerful giver" and blesses the righteous, many stories in Scripture demonstrate that the righteous are not spared from trials. Consider Job, the "blameless and upright" (Job 1:1) servant of God who becomes Satan's target and suffers as few ever will. The apostle Peter tells us not to be surprised at our suffering (1Pe 4:12). Jesus himself tells us that in this fallen world we will have trouble (Jn 16:33). But as Jesus overcomes the world and its suffering and sin, so believers in him will stand firm spiritually no matter what the circumstances. we may have many problems, but our deepest sense of well-being and spiritual security can never be threatened. Our emotions in response to suffering may, like Job's, run the gamut; but our abiding faith will glorify God and be remembered by those who watch us overcome. God Bless Your Day ~ And bring everyone safely back tonight. ~ In Humble Service, Missy
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