Today’s Reading, 2 Samuel 22-23, Psalms 57
Focal Scripture: Psalms 57:10 “For your faithful love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
Faithful love is something that we all desire in our lives. We want that type of love from our friends, family, and spouses. It is the type of love that never waivers. It is a love that takes it through the difficult times, especially when feelings waver in the moment. That is what makes faithful love so different than other expressions of love. The great part about God is that his love is always faithful.
In today’s reading, we see this truth played out in David’s words. He declares that God’s faithful love is as high as the heavens, and his faithfulness reaches the clouds. What message is David trying to convey here in this Psalm? It is that God doesn’t love like others in our lives. He loves better and is always faithful. His love will endure through every situation and every encounter we face. His love has no end.
You might have a hard time accepting love from other people. You might even have some legitimate reasons for feeling that way in your life. Some people have a hard time accepting love from others, and it skews how they view God. They believe that if others can’t love them, there is no way that God could love them either. This is especially true of people who had parents who either did not love them or never showed it in real ways.
So what is the solution if you are having a hard time being loved and understanding God’s faithful love? The solution is to rest in the promises of God. His love for you reaches the heavens. His faithfulness for you is in the clouds. When all others leave you and forsake you, God stays right by your side. God knows you, and he knows how to speak to your heart in unique ways. Rest in that truth and never forget God’s love is faithful and powerful. God’s love will give you confidence and hope.
God has you even when it feels like you are all alone. God’s love is more powerful than any doubt that you have.
Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 95 & 97-99
