My Personal God: My Portion

by David Chadwick

King David knew God as his portion. The same God who David worshipped wants to be your portion as well (Psalm 119:57).

A portion is defined as a “specific share of money, property, or estate allocated to an heir or child.” Biblically, the term “portion” means “inheritance.” It is a promise of security that your loving Daddy will take care of you, protect you, and provide for you forever.

Our inheritance from the Lord is a grace gift, freely given to all of his children. Why? Because he has welcomed us into his family, adopted us into his kingdom, and claimed us as his own. Therefore, we have a divine right to this portion or inheritance.

John 1:12 says this of those who follow Jesus: “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”

Adoption cannot be earned. God has chosen to adopt his children simply because he wants to become our loving Daddy. His decision to save the world guarantees our portion - our inheritance. We are guaranteed promises on this side of eternity as we sojourn to our final destination. And we are guaranteed eternal life with Jesus, which should give us something wonderful to look forward to.

Have you received an understanding of the Lord as your portion? Do you know of your inheritance from your personal God?

Today, say to him, “Daddy, thank you for promising me an inheritance. Every spiritual blessing in this world is guaranteed to me as your child. I have eternity in heaven with you to look forward to! My sins are forgiven! I will dwell in your house forever!”

Your Daddy in heaven has a huge inheritance awaiting you.

That’s why you can call him “my portion.”

My Personal God: My Song

by David Chadwick

The Lord wants to be your “song” (Psalm 118:14). Today, we are going to learn why King David referred to God as his personal song!

Throughout Scripture, God’s people are commanded to sing. Singing was God’s idea. It’s a powerful way to declare our love for our Father and express our faith in him.

As we sing, God soothes our soul and we are able to say that we trust Him in all things.

David knew God personally as his song. Most of the psalms were written by David and were meant to be sung by God’s people. Throughout David’s life, he obeyed the biblical command to sing. He glorified and exalted God by singing about Him and to Him.

As David continually sang praise to the Lord for all that God had done in his life, his faith grew. The same holds true for us. As we sing songs to God, our anxiety diminishes, our hearts calm, our souls are soothed, and our minds are encouraged.

Today, if you feel down, sing a song to God. Sing about his character, his goodness, and his faithfulness to you. Sing especially Bible verses put to song. They not only lift your heart, but you memorize God’s Word in the process.

The eternal God of the universe wants to be your close, personal friend. He longs to show himself as your refuge, your fortress, your strength… and your song.

God loves to hear your song. He loves to hear your voice singing this song. And if you don’t have a good voice? Make a joyful noise with your song. God doesn’t care.

Exodus 15:2 says, “The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”

Remind yourself today, “God, you are my song. You are the one to whom I sing. You are the giver of life, joy, and exaltation! Help me to be obedient in my pursuit of worship!”

My Personal God: My Strength

by David Chadwick

When King David needed anything, he turned to God: “I love you, O Lord, my strength” (Psalm 18:1). David’s dependency on God throughout his life was how he became God’s close friend.

The Lord became David’s strength. And God wants to become your strength, too.

Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

When you are tired, your Daddy in heaven wants you to rest in Him. To stop striving. To stop looking to the things of this world for help.

He wants you to look to Him as your strength.

Why would we look anywhere else when the strength we need is already inside of us? The Apostle Paul knew God as his strength, which is why he said, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). He also said that the power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives within the hearts of those who believe (Romans 8:11).

Do you believe the God of the universe wants to be your strength? A source of power IN you? TO you? He does. He wants to be the ONE on whom you steadfastly lean. When you do, that begins his power flowing in and through you.

Dear friends, let go and let God. Release your problems to him and let him work.

Say to the Lord today: “Lord, you alone are the source of my personal strength. Help me to trust you so deeply that I believe anything is possible with you. You are my personal God!”

Then let God’s strength be your strength.