Bible Chapter: Psalms 13 & 14

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    I know that many can identify with the Psalmist here.  He feels discouraged and in trouble.  He feels that God had abandoned him.  God, where are you?  God, I need your help.  Lord, listen to me. The good news is that the writer does say he puts his trust in God.  God doesn’t always answer prayer quickly.  He has His perfect timing.  This is part of learning to grow in our relationship with Jesus and putting our trust in Him.  Yes, we can rejoice in Him.
    I am always amazed at the people who so blatantly declare there is no God.  Some don’t even want to write the word “God”.  Here David says that the one who does this is a fool.  The evidence of God is all around us in creation.  Those who declare that God doesn’t exist show their moral corruption.  Many who don’t believe in God are involved in much corruption because the don’t have a solid foundation to stand on.  We who believe in HIM can rejoice, for the Lord is with the generation of the righteous.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    When things are going hard, I can put my trust in God.  It can seem that God has abandoned me, but He has promised that He will never do that. So, I can trust in His promises.  I am thankful that I have not been trapped in that deception that says God doesn’t exist.  There is an interesting pride in folks who say they have life figured out and we don’t need this God that people talk about.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people see the evidence for and the love of God.  It would be impossible to write out all the illustrations of God’s love across history.  There is a lying enemy we face, but God is there for us as we put our trust in Him.