A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 69

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 69
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; Let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel (Psalm 69:6).
 
In verse six of Psalm 69 a very important prayer is brought before the Lord by King David. It concerns the impact of our character upon the lives of others. Regardless of our place in life, others will be observing what we do and hearing what we say. This is especially true of leaders. A good leader will demonstrate a life that others will want to follow. No leader’s life should be a demonstration of what not to do.
 
In my years of working in the corporate world, I don’t remember a leader who dealt with an employee problem by first asking themselves this question, “Is there anything in me—in my words, in my actions, or in my attitudes that has caused this person to respond this way?”
 
In our God given place each of us is called to be light and salt. The influence of our lives is to:
-lift others up, not trip them up; 
-build others up, not tear them down; 
-hold others up, not let them down.
 
God is not looking for those who are clever, 
but for those in whom He can be wise.
He is not looking for those who are talented, 
but for those to whom He can be all-sufficient.
He is not looking for those who are powerful;
but for those through whom He can be Almighty!
 
Insight: Too many people say, “Don’t look at me.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if each believer could say, “Follow me…as I follow Christ” (1 Corinthians 4:16 & 11:1).

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