IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 26:8

First, I have trusted in the Lord (1-7). The psalmist sought to live a blameless life. He abhorred the company of evildoers. Though he was surrounded by hypocrites and deceitful men, he kept himself from blame. He trusted in the Lord and loved to tell of God's wonderful deeds. Can I pray boldly with David, "Test me, Lord, and try me"? If not, I can pray, "Help me, Lord, to live a blameless life. Refine me according to the measure of faith that I have and help me grow in the image of Jesus."

Second, Lord, I love the house where you live (8-12). David built himself a palace but he loved to be in God's house. He loved to see God's glory and to be near God more than anything else. He prayed, "Don't take away my life along with sinners." He did not associate with the bloodthirsty or those who take bribes. He did his best to live a blameless life but he knew that this was still not enough. Salvation depends on God's mercy. So he prayed, "deliver me and be merciful to me" (11). His heart's desire was to be near God and declare God's praise along with God's people (12). Our favorite place should be God's house and to be with God's people, the church.

Prayer: Lord, I love your house. Let me be near you all day long and declare your wonderful deeds to others.

One Word: My favorite place