S) "1 To You I lift up my eyes,
O You who are enthroned in the heavens!
2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master,
As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress,
So our eyes look to the Lord our God,
Until He is gracious to us."
Psalm 123:1-2 (NASB)
O) Sometimes the simplest of songs can carry a heavy conviction. When I was younger, I struggled to understand lordship, but these verses paint a solid picture. A person's lord is the one to whom they look, when they need help. A person's lord has power and influence, protection and provision, where the servant does not.
A) While our LORD God has already been gracious to us all, in giving His Son to the world, there are certainly still struggles throughout life. When I face those trials, those tests, it is very revealing to see where I look first. If I have a financial hardship, and something unexpected comes, where do my eyes turn first? If I am struggling through a difficult relationship, where do I look first for help? Obviously, there is wisdom in seeking help and counsel from brothers and sisters, dependable friends, but my first response in life, for anything, should tell who my lord really is. My eyes should look to up, to Him who is enthroned in the heavens. I should look to the LORD my God, because He has always been gracious to me.
P) Father, You have been gracious to me forever, dealing with Your servant in lovingkindness and compassion without fail. Let me respond in faithfulness to You, my God, my Lord. Only after seeking You first, may I seek out brothers and sisters, or friends. Only after seeking the counsel of Your holy Word, may I seek wise counsel among men. As my Lord GOD, be first in my life. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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