Anglican Daily Fountain 10th March 2024 (Devotional Today)
Welcome to Today’s Daily Fountain Devotional of the Anglican Church of Nigeria. Daily Fountain is a daily reading devotional for all Anglicans and Non-Anglicans to read, study, share and discuss the Word of God on a daily basis.
TOPIC: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
TEXT: Psalm 18: 27-38(KJV)
18:27. For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
18:28. For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
18:29. For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
18:30. As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
18:31. For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
18:32. It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
18:33. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
18:34. He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
18:35. Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
18:36. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
18:37. I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
18:38. I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
Anglican Daily Fountain 10th March 2024 STUDY:
Psalm 18 is generally a thanksgiving by David for all the deliverances wrought in his life by God. The psalm helped him to keep the experiences fresh in his memory so as never to forget the mighty deeds of God. This psalm was first sung in 2 Samuel 22 when David was young, however, even at old age, he still remembered all the great acts of God. While reminiscing, David described God as He who repays a person accordingly (Psa. 18: 27), thus, establishing the biblical fact that we reap what we sow (Job 34: 11; Rom. 2: 6).
He remembered God as He who lightened his darkness, and helped him to run and leap over the wall, girded him with strength and made his way perfect; made his feet like that of a deer, set him on high places and taught his hands to war (Psa. 18: 28-34). All these depict David’s trust and total dependence on divine intervention in all his victories which kept Israel safe throughout his reign.
David’s reliance on God throughout his life accounted for all his successes. Who do you depend on: Your efforts, intellect, or connections?Do you see God in all our endeavours? Do you accord Him all the honour due Him for both the ‘little’ and ‘big’ wins? Are you humble enough to count our blessings and encourage others to do so? If you do, it will surprise you what God has done.
PRAYER: Quietly count, name and thank God for all your blessings today and always.
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