The world around us seems to prosper while it seems God’s people are struggling from day to day. Words of encouragement are often sparse, even among brothers and sisters in Christ. When we are discouraged, and those around us become discouraged also, we must remember to go to God’s Word for comfort, courage and continuity. That is where we can find true encouragement.
The Psalms are a collection of very emotional writings. Some of them lift us and others help us with our feelings of conviction, depression, and loneliness. In Psalm 16:5-6, the Psalmist is encouraging us as he writes, “The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”
Such a statement can only encourage those of us who feel we have been “left out” of the worldly inheritance around us. The inheritance and portion that God has for us is much better and much better for us. It is perfect, and the boundaries of our inheritance are far reaching, but only to that which is good and perfect.
We have chosen to trust God, but even more amazing, is that He has chosen us! He has blessed us with a goodly heritage. He not only has blessed us with this heavenly inheritance, but He also is guarding it. All that we have is His, “thou maintainest my lot.”
Father, thank You for Your blessings. Help me to see Your hand as it guards me. Help me to show Your wonderful inheritance and protection to those You bring into my life.
Tracy Payne
Oklahoma
Pray Together: BRAZIL: Pray today for the Marincek church as they hold a special couples night (dinner, devotions, games and fellowship).
