“For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things” (Psalm 107:9).
God, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, uses even the most ordinary situations in life to expand our capacity to rejoice in His love—if we allow Him to do so. And here, “allow” does not mean that the Creator depends on the permission of His creatures, but that He honors the heart that desires to please Him, that recognizes who He is and understands that all blessings that truly matter can only be received when we choose to live according to His will. God acts with power, but also with respect for the decision of the soul that chooses or rejects obedience.
Think carefully about this: we all want to be blessed. We all desire peace, guidance, provision, joy. But not everyone is blessed—and it is not because God is partial, but because many are not willing to sacrifice their selfish desires. Many prefer to follow their own wills, even if that means living in disobedience to the mighty Law of God. And how could the Lord bless someone who consciously chooses to live in opposition to His perfect and holy will?
The truth is simple and direct: God has no incentive to pour out blessings on a rebellious heart. His promises are for the faithful, for those who truly love Him—and to love God is to obey His commandments. Why, then, resist? Why not submit humbly to the Creator and begin to live in full obedience to His wonderful commandments? In Him there is life, there is peace, there is abundance. The blessing is available—but only on the path of obedience. -Edward B. Pusey. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You because, in Your wisdom and goodness, You use even the simplest situations in life to teach me to rejoice in Your love. You do not depend on my permission to act, but You honor the heart that desires to please You, that recognizes You as Lord and understands that true blessings only come when we choose to live according to Your will. Thank You for being so patient with me and for showing me that each moment can be a step toward fullness, if I choose to obey.
My Father, today I ask You to remove from me every selfish desire that keeps me from Your will. Help me not to seek Your blessings while resisting Your commandments. Give me a humble spirit, ready to sacrifice my own will in order to live in full obedience to Your mighty Law. I know that You do not pour out Your blessing on rebellion, but on those who truly love You—and I want to be counted among them. Teach me to love You by obeying, even when it requires self-denial.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because in You there is life, peace, and abundance for all who follow You sincerely. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a firm path that leads to the place where promises are fulfilled. Your commandments are like keys that open the treasures of peace, guidance, and true joy. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
