Scripture: Psalms 31: 1-5
(To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou artmy strength. Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
Scripture Commentary: Trust God and commit to Him
We say we have faith in God, but do we really trust in Him? David called upon God to deliver him. “Into thine hand I commit my spirit…” This conveyed his complete trust in God.
When we place something in God’s hands, do we leave it with Him?
As Jesus was dying on the cross, He said, “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” This showed his absolute dependence on God, the Father. Peter also repeated these words as he was being stoned to death.
David, Jesus and Peter knew that in death they were simply passing from God’s earthly care to His eternal care.
We should commit our possessions, families and our very lives to God
Don’t be trapped by the false security of prosperity. Wealth, power and fame have an intoxicating effect on people, making them feel self-reliant and self-secure. They make themselves independent of God. Satan has a way of making us feel dependent upon earthly things. Don’t fall into his hands.
As Jesus and Stephen did, commit yourself to God by living and working in His name.
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