Works of the Lord

"Praise the Lord!

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,

in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

Great are the works of the Lord,

studied by all who delight in them.
Full of splendor and majesty is his work,

and his righteousness endures forever.

He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and merciful.

He provides food for those who fear him;

he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works,
in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
they are established forever and ever,

to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

He sent redemption to his people;

he has commanded his covenant forever.

Holy and awesome is his name!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all those who practice it have a good understanding.

His praise endures forever!"

~Psalm 111

 

Lord, I praise you for Your mighty works; faithful and just; gracious and merciful are You.

 

I came across the words in Matthew again, that always sadden me.

 

"And he did not do many mighty works there,

because of their unbelief."

~Matthew 13:58

Jesus, may we have faith that helps us believe You, in You, so You will do many mighty works here, because of our belief, because of the trust we put in You.

 

I also know that I cannot do it. I need You. I know it is You, as it says.

 

"For it is God who works in you,
both to will and to work for his good pleasure."
~Philippians 2:13

 

It's not about our works. We are here to know You. Great are the works of the Lord! 

Keep CZECHING IN!