Daily Scripture Assignment: Num 19-20; Ps 28; Mk 5

Melissa AckleyScripture - Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. (Ps 29:9, NIV)

Observation - This is a psalm of David, praising God during times of testing and trials. "Inheritance" can be referanced to Deuteronomy 9:29, "But they are your people, your inheritance that you brought out by your great power and your outstretched arm". The word "carry" also cross references to Deuteronomy (1:31), "There (in the desert) you saw how the LORD you God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place". The picture I see is David remembering that he is a child of God, God's inheritance, and God has carried him through desert times before.

Application - My daughter is 3 but would be very content to be a baby forever. She still comes up to me and says "Mommy, carry you please?" meaning "carry me please?" If I pick her up, she lays her head on my shoulder and seems so content, like I could probably take her anywhere and as long as I'm holding her, she's all good. If we walk a mile, I will be the tired one! She will have traveled a mile, but not walked it. She might get wet if it's raining or be cold, she'll have to face the elements but she has my protection and strength to rest her head on. I have faced differant challenges and I'm sure I will face more, but when I remember who's carrying me "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength". (Philippians 4:13)

Prayer - Abba thank you for carrying me. Why do I worry? You are right here with me! You've always been here, helping me through each trial as it came. I rest in the certainty of your protection and strength, knowing that you are my shield and my shepherd. Amen.