Compiled By: Lisa K Gonzales
From: The Life Application Study Bible
“You can be sure of this: The LORD has set apart the GODly for HIMSELF. The LORD will answer when I call to HIM.” ~ Psalm 4:3
The godly are those who are faithful and devoted to GOD. David knew that GOD would hear him when he called and would answer him. We, too, can be confident that GOD listens to our prayers and answers when we call on HIM. Sometimes we think GOD will not hear us because we have fallen short of HIS high standards for holy living. But if we have trusted Christ for salvation, GOD has forgiven us, and HE will listen to us. When we feel as though our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, we can remember that as a believer we have been set apart by GOD and that HE loves us. He hears and answers, although HIS answer may not be what we expect. We should look at our problems in the light of GOD’s power instead of looking at GOD in the shadow of our problems.
“You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.” – Psalm 4:7 – Two kinds of joy are contrasted here – inward joy that comes from knowing and trusting GOD and happiness that comes as a result of pleasant circumstances. Inward joy defeats discouragement; happiness covers it up. Inward joy is lasting; happiness it temporary. Discover the true joy of GOD’s love – put your faith and trust in HIM.
Thank YOU, Father, that we as believers have been set apart and that YOU answer us when we call. Help us to see our problems in the light of YOUR almighty power because we know LORD, that we can be confident that YOU hear us even when we feel as though our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. We want lasting joy, not temporary happiness. We know that true joy comes from YOU, Father GOD and therefore, all discouragement is defeated – we put our faith and trust in YOU.
