In what ways can we seek God's favor as Moses did in Psalm 90? Setting the Scene: Moses’ Plea in Psalm 90:13 “Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants.” (Psalm 90:13) Moses longs for God to step in, show mercy, and renew His people. His words become our pattern for seeking divine favor today. Respond with Humble Repentance • Admit need: “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17) • Turn from sin: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) • Embrace God’s promise: “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) Draw Near and Ask Boldly • Seek His face: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) • Approach the throne: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) • Plead for compassion just as Moses did—trusting God’s willingness to respond. Number Your Days, Gain Wisdom • Pray Psalm 90:12: “Teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.” • Live alert to eternity; let each choice line up with lasting values (Ephesians 5:15-17). • Wisdom invites favor: “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6) Find Daily Satisfaction in His Steadfast Love • “Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14) • Begin each day in Scripture and worship; fullness in Him displaces craving for lesser things. • Joy-filled hearts naturally enjoy God’s favor (Proverbs 3:3-4). Ask God to Establish Your Work • “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands.” (Psalm 90:17) • Offer every task to Him—family, career, ministry—inviting His permanence over temporary efforts. • Dependence, not self-reliance, brings lasting fruit (John 15:5). Stand on the Finished Work of Christ • Moses interceded for Israel; Jesus intercedes for us (Hebrews 7:25). • Trust His righteousness as your confidence for God’s favor (2 Corinthians 5:21). • Keep your eyes on Him, the sure guarantee that the Father’s compassion still flows freely to all who call. |
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