The Bible tells us, “Yes, Lot was a
righteous man who was tormented in his soul by the wickedness he saw and heard
day after day.” (2 Peter 2:8, NLT) Lot
lived in the midst of wickedness that claimed even his family and yet he remained
righteous. There has to be a secret.
Psalm 1 gives us that secret. Verse 2 says, “But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating
on it day and night.” (Psalm 1:2, NLT) I want you to consider the meaning of
the word “but” as used in this context. The Hebrew author used two words
that are directly translated, “for lo”.
“For” could also be translated because.
So the writer is saying, “Because, look, he delights in the law of the
Lord.” The point is this is not just the
contrasting behavior; this is the reason for his happy avoidance of the traps.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
Shelter
"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1, NLT) God is a shelter during times of trouble. In each generation there are many who attest to this truth. It defies explanation, and like the taste of honey has to be experienced to be understood fully.
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