Thursday’s Devotion: Trust and Obey is More Than a Song Title

Psalm 9:10  “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”

I taped the premier of Dancing with the Stars and watched it last night.  I like to watch the first couple of shows and then the last couple.  The transformation of the clumsy, stiff contestants into beautiful talented dancers over the course of the season is fun to see.  They really do prove the saying, “Practice makes perfect.”  The scripture says that God won’t forsake those who seek him.  Those who seek God will over time become better and better at connecting with God.  They will grow in their faith and in their life skills.  This doesn’t work for 100% of the people who seek God but generally those who are trying to live after the example of Christ seem to have more success in life.  The founder of Methodism, John Wesley is largely credited with preventing an English revolution like the one in France.  As a great evangelism movement took hold in England led by Wesley and others, the standard of living rose dramatically for the people.  Why?  They stopped drinking, gambling and living sinful lifestyles.  Instead they turned to lives of responsibility and moral behavior.  Those who sought God did better than those who didn’t.  As they sought God, our Father in turn helped them turn their lives around.  God was there, helping and not forsaking.  As we continue to seek God, let’s remember that even when we can’t sense his presence, God is there beside us.

Father God, help us to be faithful and to trust you to guide and empower our lives.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.