Come and See!

Today's Reading:
AM - Psalm 66 and 67
PM - Psalm 19 and 46
Gospel - Mark 8:11-21

For reflection: How are you discovering that Jesus can really shepherd you?

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In Psalm 19:7-11, David through the guidance of the Holy Spirit wrote that the law of God is perfect, trustworthy, right and clear. It revives the soul, makes the simple wise, brings joy to our hearts and gives insight to life. The law of God, David further wrote, is more desirable than pure gold and sweeter than honey, is a warning to those who hear and a great reward for those who obey.

Do our souls need reviving? Do we need wisdom? How about joy and insight? Do we desire that which is more satisfying than financial success and physical desires? Are our hearts open to God’s counsel and warning? Are our hearts set on obedience and our eyes focused on the promised great reward?

Let us seek and celebrate the life-giving effect of God’s word to us. Let us like David say, “I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” (Ps. 40:8)  

And then…let us be willing and eager to say to others, “Come and see! The Lord is good!”

- Gretchen Dowdy