God of Action

God of Action
Psalm 118.21-25

21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.

22 The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;

23 the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.

What sort of God do we serve? The Scripture teaches us we serve a God of action. All throughout history God has been intervening in the affairs of humanity to accomplish His divine and perfect purposes. Countless men and women of old have proclaimed the works of the Lord—works too vast to be counted. The Psalms are full of songs of praises for God's accomplishments. We do well to study all that the Lord has done and is doing throughout history, both in the lives of individuals and the overall destiny of mankind as a collective.

The Psalmist proclaims thanksgiving to the Lord because “[He] answered [him].” The Lord's actions made Him “[his] salvation.” From this verse we acknowledge that the Lord is a God who acts. He saves His children in the midst of all their troubles. The Psalmist explains that everyday is a “day the LORD has made.” This means that every day is a creation of God—this is His day. Because of this, we know God's plans are already planned out. Today's events are not unknown to our God, and He has already acted to ensure the redemption of His children.

As children of God, beloved, we must realize each day that our God is acting in our world today. In the midst of the seemingly godless, chaotic world we live, there is a God who is orchestrating order out of chaos. The choruses are shaky, the verses out of tune, but the hidden notes of destiny are being played perfectly to reveal a heavenly song that shall be glorious on the final day.

I hope you realize God is acting in your life, beloved. God loves you so much, and He is acting on your behalf. You must simply trust Him and obey Him. Whatever your struggles are today, proclaim the goodness and confidence of Christ Jesus. Remember that He is in control—He is acting to accomplish His perfect, holy will. If you are not a part of that will, come to Him today. Say, “Lord, I want to be a part of Your will. Mould me and make me into Your perfect image.” Amen.

With love in Christ,



Austin Aldrich