Today's Verse: Psalm 149:4

Tuesday, August 8, 2006

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.
— Psalm 149:4

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus left heaven and made himself a servant. He did so to enable the last to be first, the servant to be the greatest, and the least to be the most important. The arrogant, the abusive and the powerful have found it easy to reject the call of Christ for centuries - after all, Jesus died for the sinful and the weak and they're "important" and have no need for a Savior. However, those who are humble find Jesus to be Savior, Conqueror, King, and Friend. The Lord delights in such people and glad to share his salvation with them.

My Prayer...

Precious Servant and Almighty King, thank you for serving us at great cost and showing us that we can reign with you. I look forward to the day every other knee will join mine as I bow before you as my Lord. Until that day, I pray that you will use me to bless those so often forgotten by our busy and glamour-intoxicated world. To our God be glory and praise for sending you, Jesus my Lord. In the holy name of Jesus I offer my praise. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

2 Related Resources by Heartlight

He Delights in His People
Illustration of Psalm 149:4
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 149:4 -- For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.
With Dancing
Devo: Passion for Praise
"Praise his name with dancing, accompanied by tambourine and harp. For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let the..."

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 149:4 — For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, August 8, 2006

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'With His Own Understanding' (Je. 10:12-13)
"God made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. When he speaks in the..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Success and Power Can Lead to Bad Choices'
"In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Paul E. Billheimer:
"The prayer closet is the arena which produces the overcomer."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Closing Words, Closing Grace'
"Dear Committed Follower, As Paul came to the end of his very challenging letter to the Corinthians, the letter you call 2 Corinthians, he had several..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse