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Word of the Day: Psalm 85:8

Word of the Day

Psalm 85:8

I will hear what God the LORD will say; for He will speak peace to His people, to His Godly ones; but let them not turn turn back to folly.

Listen Carefully

From life experiences the psalmist had decided to listen carefully to what the Lord is saying. In those days the Lord spoke through the prophets who also had responded to His call to listen carefully to the message God was delivering to them. But it wasn't an easy assignment.The people either didn't listen or listened halfheartedly. They ignored the warnings. As a result they lived in turmoil. To the point that the psalmist asks in verse 5 "Will You be angry with us forever?".

Before interstate highways, we drove on narrow two lane highways. There was a sign at every railroad crossing that read "Stop, Look, Listen". And, my Dad would stop and we would look each way to see if a train was coming and then listen for the possible noise of a train in either direction.

As I approach my devotional time I need to stop (complete focus on the Word), look (read the Word carefully ... maybe several times) and listen (what is God saying to me today ... what does He have planned for me). Then I can put my life in gear and move forward.

Blessings,

Tony

Romans 8:16-17