Day 167, or June 16. A trustworthy friend indeed. Our thoughts today are rooted in Psalm
84, verse 12. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. And now the big picture
surrounding this verse.
Some more new modern songs are included in our selection of Psalms today. New songs were
constantly being added to the golden oldies of David, for many years after David had died.
The authors of Psalm 84, the sons of Korah, wrote quite a few, which found themselves
in the book of Psalms. They contribute at about ten. Another one of them was Psalm 85,
which was written as a choir piece, to be sung in the temple, pleading for revival among
the people. This request has been on the tongues of millions ever since.
And now today's action step. Being let down must be one of the worst experiences in the
world. When someone you know and trust disappoints you, it can be very difficult to rebuild that
relationship. Their word is broken, and it can be hard to believe anything they say in
future. Jesus experienced this emotion when Peter denied Him just before the crucifixion.
Parents are deeply upset when their children let them down, too. They love them, but the
bond is damaged, sometimes beyond repair. So can you rely on anyone these days? The
sons of Korah stress the case for it being God, and I can think of no one better. Of
course I have met people who have said that they have been let down by God and are badly
disillusioned. Sometimes it's because they have simply tried to use God as a celestial
ATM, and when He didn't deliver the goods He was rejected, and that is naïve and really
sad. Sometimes, however, it is the church that causes the disappointment, and that puts
us all in the dock. Resolve today to be careful about the promises you make, so that you are
more likely to keep them. Using John chapter 13 verse 35 as our base, here's something
to think about today. Your trustworthy character will prove to the world that you are my disciples.