The Lord's Promises

Scripture:

Psalm 12:6 "The Lord's promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over".

Observation:

In the context of this passage, the Psalmist is talking about why the wicked prosper and don't get judged. He has spent several chapters talking about God getting revenge on his enemies. In the middle of this ranting and raving about his enemies, David declares the word of the Lord. He says that God has seen what is happening and that His promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace seven times over.

Application:

If God said it, you can take it to the bank! The Psalmist understood that God's word never fails and does not lie. We need to come to the place where the Lord's promises are treated as something of value. Instead of throwing around a silver plate that has been purified seven times, you would take great care of it because of its value. God's promises must be taken great care of. They are valuable to us. They are pure and will come to pass in his timing. If something silver has been purified seven times in the fire, it is valuable. It is also beautiful. We must treasure God's promises, written and Rhema.

Prayer:

Father, let me honor Your promises. Help me to esteem your promises as silver refined seven times. Teach me to love your promises and trust them completely. I want to understand each promise and esteem them highly in my life. Your promises are pure, help me to see them as such.

I Love You,

Jeff