Who's Behind It?

Albert Lee tells us, "we tend to forget that behind it all is our good God who prompts, prevents, provided, and protects."

"At a cultural show in Bandung, Indoesia, we enjoyed a wonderful orchestra performance.

Before the finale, the 200 people in the audiance were each handed an angklung, a musical instrument made of bamboo. 

We were taught how to shake it in rhythm with the conductor's timing.

Soon we thought we were performing like an orchestra; we felt so proud of how well we were doing! 

Then it dawned on me that we were not the ones who were good; it was the conductor who deserved the credit.

Similarly, when everything is going well in our lives, it's easy to feel proud. We're tempted to think that we are good and that it is by our abilities that we've achieved success.

During such moments, we tend to forget that behind it all is our good God who prompts, prevents, provided, and protects.

David remembered that truth: "Then King David went in and sat before the LORD; and said: 'Who am I, O LORD God? And what is my house, that You have brought me this far?' " 1 Chron. 17:16.

David's heart swelled up in appreciation of God's goodness.

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the
 Father of lights. —James 1:17

Read 1 Chron. 17:16-24

The next time we are tempted to take credit for the blessings we enjoy, let's pause and remember that it is the Lord who brings blessing. —Albert Lee

No strength of our own, nor goodness we claim;

Our trust is all thrown on Jesus' name:

In this our strong tower for safety we hide;

The Lord is our power, 'The Lord will provide.' —Newton

The hand of the Father is behind all good things."

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July 9, 2012

"The fact that God knows where you are and that He is very much aware of the difficult situation you are in provides the confidence and strength needed to live for His glory. So be encouraged. Remember God's words of comfort. Help is on the way! —Joe Stowell

You know the struggles that we face, Lord.

You know just what we need to endure them.

Give us the confidence to trust You because of Your

goodness and to walk by faith. Amen.

Our greatest hope here below is help from God above."

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June 29,2012

This afternoon's post:  Reasons to Love Conviction  Elaine Price

Tomorrow's post: Does the Holy Spirit Have You?  Pocket Devotions

Today’s treasure truth #31: If you are “born again”, you are not moved by what you see. 1 Cor. 4:18

Our thought for today: Do you have unconfessed sins? Confess them to Jesus and get back in fellowship with Him.


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