Psalm 94-Blessed is the man whom Thou chasten

“Truth for Truckers” *May 4, 2014* Psalm 94 “Blessed is the man whom Thou chasten”

     The primary crux of the matter in this Psalm for you and me is to recognize that when God decides to bring adversity into our lives it is because He wants to bless us. Listen to what Jesus said: “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” (Matthew 5:10-12)

     “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes.” (Psalm 119:71)

     “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations; knowing this that the trying of your faith works patience. But, let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” (James 1:2-4)

     “If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye. For the spirit of glory and of Christ rests upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified.” (I Peter 4:14)

     “Blessed is the man whom Thou chasten O LORD, and teaches him out of Thy Law; That Thou may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.” (Psalm 94:12, 13)

     “My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou are rebuked of Him: For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives…Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercises thereby.”

(Hebrews 12:5, 11)

     This brief survey of the Scripture underscores the blessing of adversity when we face, troubles, testings, temptations for the name of Christ. When we experience these things we can know that the Lord is working in our lives and we will receive blessing and eternal rewards for our right responses. Rejoice, for you are suffering for the Lord’s sake!

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