Psalm 78

Daily Devotional from Psalm 78–

Verse 8

“...a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.”
 
We have things to do and people to see. Life is not a dress rehearsal. The last thing we need is for verse 8 to be spoken about us.

We are stewards of our generation. We have a say in who we are going to be. And the last thing we need to be is a rebellious and unfaithful people. If we cultivate a fear of the Lord, we will not easily fall prey to this verdict.

So the next time God disciplines you, receive it with an open heart. Don’t shrink. Don’t defend. Don’t shift the blame. Let His correction cut through every layer of defense. Take responsibility.

And watch what happens in your soul. Sweet-smelling things come from what has been crushed. Sometimes God crushes our pride so that beautiful things can come to the surface.

Demetrius Rogers