How can we make the Lord our portion, as in Lamentations 3:24? Lamentations 3:24—Stating the Truth “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Understanding “Portion” • Old-covenant imagery: tribe of Levi received no land because “the LORD is his inheritance” (Deuteronomy 10:9) • Picture of food on a plate: the Lord Himself fills and satisfies • More than provision; He is the treasure, the lot, the inheritance Why Only the Lord Fully Satisfies • His faithfulness never ends—Lamentations 3:22-23 • He carries eternal weight of glory—2 Corinthians 4:17 • Material portions fade; His portion is forever—Psalm 73:26 • In Christ we gain “every spiritual blessing” (Ephesians 1:3) Making the Lord Our Portion—Daily Practices 1. Receive His salvation and lordship • Trust Christ’s finished work (John 1:12; Romans 10:9-10) • The Spirit seals “our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13-14) 2. Center the heart on Scripture • Feast on His Word morning and night (Psalm 1:2) • Let promises shape desires more than circumstances 3. Seek first His kingdom • Prioritize His agenda over personal ease (Matthew 6:33) • Evaluate time, money, and goals through a kingdom lens 4. Cultivate continual fellowship • Pray without ceasing, turning thoughts into dialogue with Him (1 Thessalonians 5:17) • Worship privately and corporately, magnifying who He is 5. Practice obedient trust • Obey revealed commands even when results are unseen (John 14:21) • Discover that obedience itself becomes nourishment (John 4:34) 6. Embrace contentment in all seasons • Learn Paul’s secret: “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:11-13) • Celebrate small provisions as tokens of a greater inheritance 7. Set hope on eternity • Keep minds “on things above” (Colossians 3:2-4) • Remember the unfading “crown of glory” (1 Peter 5:4) Living the Reality Together • Share testimonies of His sufficiency within the body of Christ • Serve others; generous living proves He is already enough • Encourage one another daily so no heart is “hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Hebrews 3:13) Scriptures Echoing the Theme • Psalm 16:5 — “The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.” • Psalm 142:5 — “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” • Jeremiah 10:16 — “The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the One who formed all things.” • Revelation 21:7 — “The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God and he will be My son.” A Life Marked by Contentment and Hope As hearts cling to Him above every earthly claim, the Lord truly becomes the portion. Hope grows sturdy, joy becomes resilient, and life displays the beauty of belonging entirely to Him. |
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