One of the things we are reminded of when we think about the gospel is we GET THE GRACE and GOD GETS THE GLORY!
In the salvation story, the rescue plan of God, the Father determines from eternity past to send the Son to die for the people He created, and through His death our debt is paid, our punishment exhausted, NOT ON US but on JESUS. So the glory, fame, honor and praise is NOT TO US, but TO JESUS!
“Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!” Ps 115:1
Throughout history people have been engaged in counterfeiting. We can’t see God (v.2), so in response we make our own gods, and those idols are ”the work of human hands” (v.4). These counterfeit saviors, can’t see, can’t hear, can’t smell, can’t feel, can’t walk, can’t speak…and they CAN’T SAVE! Isn’t it interesting that those who MAKE and TRUST in idols become like them (v.8)! But we don’t trust in IDOLS…
“[We] trust in the LORD! He is [our] help and [our] shield.” v.9-11
Determine today, and on this special week of remembrance to RENEW YOUR TRUST IN THE LORD! Salvation is from Him, all the glory belongs to Him, He is steadfast and faithful…TRUST HIM! The LORD remembers His people, The LORD blesses His people…TRUST HIM!
Determine today, and on this special week of remembrance to PRAISE THE LORD! The dead do not praise the LORD (v.17), but we who are ALIVE (physically) and ALIVE TO GOD (spiritually) bless and praise the Lord right now, tomorrow and forevermore!
Spend time praising God for his great faithfulness and steadfast love. While you have breath, give Him glory!
