Morning
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Those who know you, Lord, will trust you; you do not abandon anyone who comes to you. ”
Psalm 9:10
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Reflection

Deism is the belief (that became popular starting in the 17th century) that there is a "supreme being" (or God) who created this universe and all things in it, but then stepped back and determined to not intervene in the lives of His creations. He does not answer prayers, He does not speak through prophets, and He certainly does not perform miracles. Well, based on this psalm, King David clearly did not believe in the God of Deism, and neither should you.

The Lord is not some disinterested "horologist" (or watch maker) who built the universe, wound it up, and then exited the room, leaving it to unwind on its own. David suggests that anyone who thinks He is, simply doesn't "know" Him. For Israel's king, a God who would do so is no God at all. David finds such an idea unfathomable. God does not abandon His creations, as Deism claims. He is not uninvolved. And He does not reject those who "come to Him" for help or direction.

Frankly, based on the 9th psalm, it is clear that Kind David believed that God was not present and involved just when we "come to Him" or request aid of Him. No, the psalm testifies that God is always there, always involved, bailing us out when we need His help, but also when we are completely unaware that He is aiding us. The God David speaks of here is one you have to "know" to fully understand; but He is absolutely a God of love who constantly dotes over the creations of His hands, loving them, preserving them, tending to them, answering their prayers, and ever watching over them. Do you doubt this? Well, then perhaps it's time you came to "know" Him!

Evening
Verse
Thursday, Nov 21
Today's Theme: Hope
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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. ”
Jeremiah 29:11
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Intepretation of the Verse

In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet Jeremiah is speaking to the Israelites at a time of great despair. They were exiled, living in Babylon, far from their homeland. Jeremiah's words were meant to offer hope and assurance during this period of upheaval. His message was not just for their immediate comfort but also to give them a perspective of a hopeful future planned by God.

This passage in Jeremiah speaks directly to the heart of encouragement, especially in the face of uncertainty and difficulty. It's a reminder that even when our current circumstances seem bleak or disheartening, there is a broader plan for good, for hope, and for a future. This can be particularly resonant for us when we face our own periods of doubt or when our path seems unclear. It's a call to trust in a greater plan that we might not fully understand yet.

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