10-3-06 Lamentations 3:24-26

Lamentations 3:24-26 (KJ21)
The LORD is my portion," saith my soul, "Therefore will I hope in Him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

Lamentations 3:24-26 (NAS)
The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I have hope in Him. The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. It is good that he waits silently for the salvation of the LORD.

Lamentations 3:24-26 (NIVUS)
I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him. The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

Lamentations 3:24-26 (NLT)
I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him! The LORD is wonderfully good to those who wait for him and seek him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.

If you have ever been on a diet, you know that the portion size of your food plays a big role in whether or not you will lose the weight that you need to lose. But what exactly is a portion? It is a part of a whole. Therefore, when you eat a portion, you are only eating a part and not the whole thing.

The Bible tells you that the Lord Jehovah is your portion. Is this portion the same as a portion of food? The Lord Jehovah should be much more than a small portion of food in your life. However, if you look at the portion as the amount that will keep you alive and healthy, then you can make this comparison. If Adonai is your portion, then He is everything that He gives to you and everything that you receive from Him. When you choose the Lord God as your portion, you will find that your way is now smoother than it was. God separates you from mankind as a whole and deals and distributes blessings to you that others cannot or will not receive.

You, therefore, should speak to your soul--your mind, your will, and your emotions--to remember that the Most High God is your portion. Tell yourself to continue to hope, trust, and wait on God for all that you need. As you patiently wait, you will see the goodness of the Lord. He has beautiful and bountiful things in store for you. You have His favor, for you are precious and valuable to Him. Jehovah the Lord wants to make you glad and prosperous. Pleasant sweetness is your portion from His hand.

You, however, should look expectantly and eagerly to the Lord for all that you need and all that you desire. As you linger over precious memories and words from your loved one, so you should linger over the Word of the Lord and the memory all that He has done for you. Seek His face frequently and always consult Him in your decisions. Daily worship and pray to the Most High God. Study His ways and practice what He says. Follow closely on His heels, so that you will always know the next step to take.

As you wait in silence and stillness before Almighty God, you will see His goodness, kindness, and mercy. As you tarry in His presence, you will be cleansed and washed. Then you will see His salvation and deliverance. Victory will be yours.