eVotional: Jeremiah 20:12-13

Sing Unto the Lord, the Deliverer

“But, O Lord of hosts, that tries the righteous, and sees the reins and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them: for unto you have I opened my cause.  Sing unto the Lord, praise the Lord: for he has delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.”

Jeremiah 20:12-13

Through humility the Lord comes to the aid of his people.  The battle is not ours. It is the Lords. Let him take care of the process of restitution, protection, provision, and defense. We have a mighty God in whom we take our refuge! Unless we give him place to act on our behalf, we will act on our own instead of trusting in him. And usually matters become worse. When God acts, he balances the scales of justice, grace, and righteousness that ends up benefiting all concerned!

Never cease from residing under the shadow of his wing! If he inhabits the praises of his people like Scripture tells us, the best way to call on him and get into his presence is to praise him amidst our trials and troubles. This holiday season, let it be a season of praise that our savior was born. Our creator became man, walked in our shoes, and suffered with us. This wasn’t the end but a beginning! And the Holy Spirit brings assurance of that reality. Praise the Lord!