Today's Verse
"He made heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them.
He keeps every promise forever.
He gives justice to the oppressed
and food to the hungry.
The LORD frees the prisoners.
The LORD opens the eyes of the blind.
The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down.
The LORD loves the godly."
Psalm 146:6–8
Encouragement for Today
What oppresses you, imprisons you, weighs you down? Your own problems, other people's problems, an emotional or physical issue, injustice? These verses remind us that God not only created all that exists, he also faithfully keeps his promise and takes care of everything he created. He does not turn a blind eye to our problems; he actively works to free us from oppression. In these verses, God takes all the action. The only characteristic of the people in this passage, besides their neediness, is that they are godly. They trust God, and God acts on their behalf.
—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions
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