J.A. Matteson
(Devotional)
Were it not for grace we could accomplish nothing, "For I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword save me" (Psalm 44:6). At the dawn the servant of the LORD of Hosts clothes himself with the armour of God and his trust is in He who is righteous, and not in the instrumentality of his own ingenuity. While he skillfully wields that which is in his hand, it is not the cause of his victory, "For by their own sword they did not possess the land, and their own arm did not save them, but Your right hand and Your arm and the light of your Presence, for You favored them" (Psalm 44:3). And what was the basis of Gods favor? It was unconditional and not contingent upon merit, but purely by the good pleasure of His sovereign will. Beloved, let us give thanks to the Lord our God for His lovingkindness endures forever! Amen
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