More of the Same

Picking up from yesterday, I find more of the same sentiment expressed in Psalm 118, verses 8 and 9.

"It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes."

Bad things tend to happen when we rely on man's ideas and man's way of doing things.  if we are not careful we can find it an ever-increasing challenge to truly rely on, take refuge in, the Lord.  The days are evil, indeed, and the worse we see society get, the more likely it is we can be tempted to handle things in our own ways, to react to situations rather than truly seek the Lord's counsel. 

We must be disciplining ourselves to respond to trials in the manner we see over and over in the psalms, by taking them to the Lord.

Then, and only then, will we really understand and rest in the security found in verse 14.

"The LORD is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation."

Praying today for the constant reminder to live by the Spirit, and to let Him guide me, along with the strength and courage to follow.