Are you Leaning?

Today's Readings: OT - Ezekiel 14 / NT + Psalms 94

"When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul." -- Psalm 94:18-19

The days before my knee surgery were memorable. I found myself leaning a lot. I leaned when I got up from my desk, when I went up and down stairs and other times through the day. Leaning was fine when I had the right support. A strong support is a good thing.

The psalmist knew that in the midst of opposition and oppression he needed support. He learned to lean on the love of the Lord. With such a support he also found joy for his soul. His foot would refrain from slipping, and his anxiety would slip away. A strong support is a good thing.

Are you so independent that you don't need to lean? Or have you found the support of others undependable? Well, let the Lord's love and consolation be your support today and find joy for your soul as you lean on his strong support.

Tomorrow's Readings: OT - Ezekiel 15 / NT + Psalm 95-96