Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD,

who have no confidence in the proud, or in those who worship idols.

O LORD my God, you have done many miracles for us.

Your plans for us are too numerous to list.

If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,

I would never come to the end of them.

– Psalm 40:3-4 (NLT)

It’s really good tonight to read God’s word!

And it’s good to be in His family. To be identified with God – to trust in Him and take no confidence in the gods of this world. It’s such a privilege. I’m reminded of Psalm 87: “This one was born in Zion.”

I picture the Lord wrapping His arms around His child and saying “this one’s Mine”. Mine – born in Zion. A Kingdom child of the promise.

God’s goodness and mercies toward us really are too numerous to count. Others may choose the gods of this world. I choose (or am chosen by, for reasons I’ll never fathom) the Lord of the Universe.

“For I was born in Zion

Awakened love is crying

Out for You. Oh it must be You!” – David Ruis, “No Other”