Good morning. Tuesday, another day, not unlike the day before or the day to come. Is that your view of today? I think that is it quite normal to think in such terms, but we don’t have to think that way. In fact, God suggests that we consider a remarkably different point of view.
God suggests that we consider each day a unique opportunity, each day as an adventure in waiting. Each day is a precious gift, given by God to His people to enjoy, to cherish, and to make the most of it.
King David expressed the wonder of the day as he recognized the presence of God in the midst of it. We may read of this outlook in Psalm 118:1-9 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!
Let Israel say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
Let the house of Aaron say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
Let those who fear the Lord say,
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me free.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
The Lord is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
When God is your fortress and your strength, when your mindset is that nothing of this world can defeat you when you are teamed with Him, the day has new possibilities. David goes on in verses 14-16
The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
Glad songs of salvation
are in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the Lord does valiantly,
the right hand of the Lord exalts,
the right hand of the Lord does valiantly!”
May the Lord be your strength and your song today. If you know that is your truth, each day has new possibilities.
Embrace your day. It is a unique opportunity in the Lord, and it will never come again!
Vern