Scripture - Ps 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Observation - Psalm 16 has so many verses worth noting. Verse 8 identifies the position the psalmist has given to the Lord.

• he is always before me - neged - neh'-ghed - a front, part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate. This paints the picture of a relationship formed between God an man, and in this context, man if following his partner, God.
• he is at my right hand - a further illustration of partnership, and yet, the Lord at the psalmist right hand is indicative of a position of power. The most influencial relationship in the psalmists life is the Lord.

As a result of this position, the author of the psalm recognizes that he will not be shaken (môt - mote' - to waver; by implication to slip, shake, fall:—be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay)

Application - in this life I have absolutely no confidence, not in myself, not in circumstances, not in situations, not in people, not in movements. Even if I were the most capable, proficient, well trained, amply resourced individual with a pheomenal support team in a cutting edge corperation taking on a simple task, success is not guaranteed because absolutely anything can happen.

And yet, I have absolute confidence, regardless of myself, circumstances, situations, people and movements regardless of the difficulty of the task simply because I am following Jesus. He is leading. There is nothing impossible, because of that relationship. He is able (Eph 3:20) do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power... There is nothing too hard for Him. Therein lies my confidence!

Prayer - Lord, a smile is on my face! You are my confidence.