Diane Levy
Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalms 37:5-6 NIV
Our verse today begins with an exhortation to commit one’s way to the Lord. This implies a complete surrender of one’s plans, desires, and actions to God’s will. It’s a call to trust in God’s guidance and direction rather than relying solely on our own understanding or abilities.
Trust is emphasized throughout the Bible as a foundational aspect of the relationship between humans and God. Here, trusting in God’s plan and timing is essential. This trust involves believing in God’s faithfulness, goodness, and sovereignty, even when circumstances may seem uncertain or difficult.
When we commit our ways to God and trust in Him, He will act on our behalf. The imagery used in the verse suggests that God will bring about justice and righteousness in due time. The “righteous reward” shining like dawn and vindication like the noonday sun symbolize God’s blessings and favors being made evident in the lives of the faithful.
God has impeccable timing. The dawn and noonday sun imagery suggest that God’s vindication and blessings will not only come but will be evident and radiant, illuminating the path of the righteous. This serves as encouragement for us to be patient and to continue trusting in God’s timing, knowing that He will fulfill His promises.
May this verse encourage you to entrust your life to God, to trust in His faithfulness, and to remain patient, knowing that He will ultimately bring about justice, righteousness, and blessings in our lives.
Scripture Memory Song Psalm 37: 5-6 NASB https://youtu.be/0UlTZOt-n78?si=K8oO9XkgkOQ9Db9v
–Diane (blog.peacebewithu.org)
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