Heralds Digest

   “ My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all thy works .” Psalm 73 : 26 - 28 KJV Reverberations of musical instruments with destructive or discouraging declarations are mostly the reflection of unskillful or untrained player. The tones change to distinctive declarations the moment the musical instruments are placed in the hands of a skillful player. Likewise, anyone with destructive or discouraging declarations reflects the characteristics of the fallen man or separation from God. And until David found his trust and closeness with God, he wasn’t able to give a distinctive declaration about his relationship. Needless could he understand the divine mindset about His relationship with sinners and workers of iniquities. Wh...

  “Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.” Psalms‬ ‭73‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Without the evidence of struggling with slippery places in every believer’s life engagements, it will be difficult for anyone to appreciate the comfort of God’s presence. Otherwise, the affluence in wealth that men can see, and the convenience in position that men can feel will always control the desires and pursuits of the hearts. And after these opportunities slipped away from the psalmist, he became confronted with the priceless portion of the abiding presence of God. Unfortunately, the end of an endless pursuit of earthly possessions is destruction. Beyond affluence and convenience, there is divine guidance in the wilderness and divine comfort in the darkness for those who care to listen to God. Actually, the currency of all earthly possessions does fade; but believers’ confidence in the Lord will never ...