God Is Our Certainty – We Need A Miracle

“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot” (Psalm 16:5 KJV). To the OT Jew, each of the twelve tribes had been apportioned a “lot,” an area of Israel for their inheritance, except the Tribe of Levi, which was scattered throughout the cities of Israel. They were to maintain worship for Jehovah. To Levi, the LORD proclaimed, “I am thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel” (Numbers 18:20). Instead of land, Levi was to be supported with the tithes brought into the Tabernacle. “And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation” (18:21). The certainty of the LORD’s sustenance, a guaranteed income — “Thou maintainest my lot” — when compared to Levi, is what any child of God can expect from the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23). But, that income is by faith and only from God.

A Prayer of David:

“LORD, You give me stability and prosperity; You make my future secure” (Psalm 16:5 NET).

“It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land” (Psalm 16:6 NET).

“I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn” (Psalm 16:7 NET).

“I constantly trust in the LORD; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken” (Psalm 16:8 NET).

“So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe” (Psalm 16:9 NET).

“You will not abandon me to Sheol; You will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit” (Psalm 16:10 NET).

“You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in Your presence; You always give me sheer delight” (Psalm 16:11 NET).

We are not without God. There is no circumstance, where God’s children can be without the presence of God. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 KJV). When we are walking with the LORD, we can be assured, “The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot” (Psalm 16:5). We may not know how to organize our way out of our circumstances, but God is able to “make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1Corinthians 10:13).

The following, Alone, Yet Not Alone, was a hymn sung by Joni Eareckson Tada, from the movie of the same name (2013) about the 18th century captivity of Barbara and Regina Leninger, who were taken by the Lenape (Delaware) Indians from the wilderness of western Pennsylvania. The hymn was sung to them as children and was used to verify Regina’s identity, when restored to her mother.

I’m alone, yet not alone

God’s the light that will guide me home

With His love and tenderness

Leading through the wilderness

And wherever I may roam

I’m alone, yet not alone

I will not be bent in fear

He’s the refuge I know is near

In His strength I find my own

By His faithful mercies shown

That so mighty is His shield

All His love is now revealed

When my steps are lost

And desperate for a guide

I can feel his touch

A soothing presence by my side

Alone, yet not alone

Not forsaken when on my own

I can lean upon His arm

And be lifted up from harm

If I stumble, or if I’m thrown

I’m alone, yet not alone

When my steps are lost

And desperate for a guide

I can feel his touch

A soothing presence by my side

By my side!

He has bound me with His love

Watchful angels look from above

Every evil can be braved

For I know I will be saved

Never frightened on my own

I’m alone, yet not alone

Father, You alone are our certainty. Keep our hearts with the confidence of Your presence. Rebuke the devourer who seeks to separate us from You. Be our Strong Tower for all those, who put their confidence in You. And, return quickly and deliver us. In Jesus’ name, amen.