Where Are We Looking?

O. T, #1248  "Where Are We Looking?"
July 25, 2018
Psalm 53
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. Psalm 53:2

LET IT GLOW

Whenever we travel in unfamiliar places, I pull out the map, either the atlas or the Google Map. I need directions for the right path to take in order to get to our destination. Christians are the same. Fools are the same, but they may not know they need God. Will we share the right way for them?

There are similarities between this chapter and chapter 14. In fact, the first 3 verses are almost the same words. It is a revision sung by the same author under different circumstances. Israel was at the hands of the Assyrians during Hezekiah and Isaiah's days (2 Kings 18:9).

I find it interesting in that God looks down from heaven on all human race to see if anyone is wise and seeks God (verse 2).
In this chapter, Elohim is used 7 times, and 3 times in chapter 14. Elohim refers to the holiness of God. God is witness to everything as He looks down from His place of holiness upon the children of men.
What would He see today? What does He see in our heart today? What does He see us involved in?
Will He find us looking up to Him? Are we looking to the world for answers instead of to God?

LET IT GROW

What did God see in David's time?

• Fools that reject God by claiming He does not exist; (verse 1
• None having an understanding of God; (verse 2)
• Corrupted hearts; (verse 3)
• harden consciences; (verse 4)
• souls terrorized. (verse 5)

Along the way, those fools do all they can to crush God's people, but will not succeed. (verse 6)
No one pursues God unless He first draws us to Himself. God will ultimately be victorious and will reign from His beloved city of Jerusalem. Jesus is the salvation that He offers. When it all comes to pass, there will be rejoicing and gladness.
All we can do is pray for those fools and witness to them of the Truth. We can point them to Scriptures.
I want to be found faithfully seeking and looking to God whenever He looks upon me. My heart's desire to please Him.

LET IT GO

Look to God for answers.
Search Scriptures.
Stand firm on faith in God.
Believe His Word is Truth and share it.