Daily Bread

First, daily worship (1-4). David worshiped God in the wilderness--even when he was far from a place of worship; his prayers were like the evening sacrifice. He asked God's protection of his lips and heart. He did not want to be drawn into godless activity. Second, the rebuke of a righteous man (5-7). David welcomed the rebuke of godly people--but he did not listen to or compromise with God's enemies. We must gratefully welcome the rebukes of God's servants and pray for God's help when we are attacked by evildoers. Third, my eyes are fixed on the Lord (8-10). When we are attacked by enemies within or enemies without, we can win the victory if we fix our eyes on the Lord and take refuge in him. He will help us pass safely through the traps that have been set for us. Hebrews 12:2a says, 'Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...'

Prayer: Lord, guard my heart and lips; help me to grow through the rebukes of your servants, and help me to fix my eyes on you.

One Word: Fix your eyes on the Lord