Treasure in Hand // Micah

“Have you ever had something but not known its worth, only to later discover that its value was surprisingly great? When this happens to us, our view of the object and how we treat it changes. Upon entering a saving relationship with God through Christ, He invites us to grow in the knowledge of Him and to enjoy Him. As we do, we will find ourselves with an ever-increasing impression that the one we have been invited to abide in and dwell with is far superior and precious than we ever could have imagined.” Musings

“O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all. You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name!” I Chronicles 29:11-13

- Micah McElveen

Kind Affection // Micah

Kind in Hebrew (khaw-seed) implies ‘one who is full of sympathy and forbearance, one desiring to give pleasure and relief.’ How sweet to know that one of the defining character traits of God is His kindness. He wants us to know that He has kindly affections toward His own and that it is His nature to demonstrate that kindly care. Surely, when we see that He not only made a flower but a million varieties each created to bless the one who takes the time to consider them, we will also see their creator desires to give pleasure to His creation.  Though brokenness surrounds us, we must gaze beyond it and catch a glimpse of our benevolent King’s kindness. -Musings

“The Lord is righteous in all His ways and KIND in all His works.” Psalm 145:17

God's Billboard // Micah

“Everything in all creation is intended to function as a billboard. The metal frame, canvas, artwork and lettering on the sign are not in and of themselves the point. The purpose of the board is to resound ‘Their is something I want you to be aware of. It is valuable and you need to experience it!’ As we walk this earth may we make that connect as we view His world around us and be refreshed in the experiencing what the wonders of this world say about the wondrous nature and character of its creator. May we as uniquely created beings reflect well the message our creator intends for us to communicate to those around us.” Musings

“All your works shall give thanks to you O Lord and all your saints shall bless you. They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom” Psalms 145:10-12

- Micah McElveen

Loyal Love // Micah

Loyal in Hebrew (kheh-sed) speaks to one who is “faithful and unswerving in allegiance.” In Psalms 145:8, God identifies Himself as one who “...is patient and demonstrates great LOYAL love.” To become a child of God through the grace of Jesus Christ is to be adopted as a Son or Daughter of God. To become recipients of reliable, constant and steadfast love. No matter what tosses us to and fro, nothing can deter God’s constant loyal love. He is the anchor for both the boat on the placid lake and the skiff on stormy sea. -Musings

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love.” Romans 8:38 

- Micah McElveen

God Delights in Us // Micah

Psalm 149:4 presents us with a staggering revelation. It tells us that “...the Lord takes DELIGHT in His people...” Delight, “raw-tsar” in Hebrew, translates as "one who accepts, takes pleasure in or finds another favorable." The Lord and Master of heaven and earth and all that is in them has fixed His affection on His children and finds them pleasing and enjoyable. What wonder! If you have become a child of God by repenting of your sins and trusting in the grace of God through Jesus Christ than your Heavenly Father is not simply appeased, He actively and affectionately delights in you. That thought alone, if fully lodged into the heart and mind, has the most profound effect on the whole of a man. -Musings

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

- Micah McElveen

Just Justice // Micah

Just in Hebrew (sad-seek) connotes ‘right, correct, lawful.’ God says of Himself that He is just. All He does flows out of who He is, and therefore all He does is correct. He never does wrong. He is the only being that is innately and perfectly right. He cannot be unjust anymore than a rock can be a tree. This is both sobering and comforting. For the one who will not submit to God, shuns His grace, and instead embraces what God calls sin, it is sobering as the just judge will not declare wrong right. For the one who has trusted in Christ payment on their behalf, it is comforting. God will not renege, He will not back peddle because He is just. He is stable, and those who have been declared right before Him in Christ have a constant lawful advocate who will not overturn His declaration of pardon. -Musings

“The Lord is JUST in all His actions...” Psalm 145:17a

- Micah McElveen