September 23, 2008 He Watches Over Us
ODB RADIO: Listen Now <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/09/23/devotion.aspx ##> | Download <http://rbcorg.httpsvc.vitalstreamcdn.com/rbcorg_vitalstream_com/odb/200 8/09/odb-09-23-08.mp3> READ: Psalm 33:8-22 <http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible?language=english&passage=Psalm+33:8-22 > From the place of His dwelling He looks on all the inhabitants of the earth. -Psalm 33:14 In the early 1960s, I read the novel 1984 by George Orwell, which made famous the phrase "Big Brother is watching you." In this imaginary society, all aspects of life are under surveillance. Today, there are an estimated 4.2 million closed-circuit video cameras in the UK alone! London is saturated with them. These cameras watch lobbies and sidewalks for security reasons. They even monitor traffic. Psalm 33 tells us that God is also watching from on high (v.14). He sees not just images and activities but discerns thoughts and motives. As Creator God, when He speaks, it will be done (v.9). His eternal purposes march on unhindered (vv.10-11). Earthly obstacles are mere steppingstones to Him. Though many may depend on military strength for deliverance and safety, their hope is in vain (vv.16-17). Yet we who fear the Lord need not flee from this awesome God. The psalmist affirms, "The eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy . . . . He is our help and our shield" (vv.18,20). The eye of the Lord may be fearsome, but we who trust in Him rejoice. He is not an intrusive "Big Brother" but our loving heavenly Father who watches over us. - Albert Lee <http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/Albert-Lee.aspx> The Rock of Ages stands secure, He always will be there; He watches over all His own To calm their anxious care. -Keith Keep your eyes on the Lord; He never takes His eyes off you. Salam, Sonny Tutuarima DSM-PPAd 021-2310108 ext 4921 Hijaukan Bumi Kita ________________________________ "This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee and could contain information that is confidential; If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this e-mail and any attachment is strictly prohibited and you should immediately delete it. This message does not necessarily reflect the views of Bank Indonesia. Although this e-mail has been checked for computer viruses, Bank Indonesia accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus and any malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. Therefore, the recipient should check again for the risk of viruses, malicious codes, etc as a result of e-mail transmission through Internet" ________________________________ * “This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee and could contain information that is confidential; If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying or dissemination of this e-mail and any attachment is strictly prohibited and you should immediately delete it. This message does not necessarily reflect the views of Bank Indonesia. Although this e-mail has been checked for computer viruses, Bank Indonesia accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus and any malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. Therefore, the recipient should check again for the risk of viruses, malicious codes, etc as a result of e-mail transmission through Internet”
