Psalm 11:4-5 “The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord’s throne is in heaven;”

[You are ever ruling, ever awake, ever alert. Nothing escapes your notice, and you always act in inexorable power at exactly the right time.

You rule wisely, wonderfully, willfully. You are moving events to the great conclusion of history, sweeping as many as are willing into your Kingdom and taking us with you, while giving those who aren’t willing multiple opportunities as well.]

“His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous,”

[You watch every person, you test each one, giving opportunities for belief to the not-yet-sons. And to your children, who have been granted the righteousness of Christ, you give tests that are possibilities to grow, to give you glory and to display grace.

Ah, Lord, help us to remember that difficulties, disappointments, danger and discouragement are tests, each one an opportunity to take up your grace, rise up in praise and defeat the enemy on his own ground.

Help us to follow you on the path that you have laid out for us, like the one this picture. May we not fail in these tests but cooperate with you and join you for your glory!

Help us today to live in the light of your lavish love, trusting in your great and glorious goodness in each trial, fulfilling the purpose of our lives by offering the sacrifice of thanksgiving in all.]