² I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” ³ I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.” ⁴ Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more.  I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods  or take up their names on my lips.

⁵ Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;  you make my lot secure. ⁶ The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;  surely I have a delightful inheritance. ⁷ I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;  even at night my heart instructs me. ⁸ I keep my eyes always on the Lord.  With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

⁹ Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, ¹⁰ because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful^[b] one see decay. ¹¹ You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

I love this Psalm by David. It says so much about out Father’s love for us. From the very first words, we are assured, like a child, that God will keep us safe from harm. You may be the richest man on the earth, but if you do not have God, you have nothing good. It doesn’t matter what you have or what you do, if God isn’t in your life, it isn’t good.

In today’s society, there are many gods to worship: money, games, material possessions, careers, and so much more. Many of us put our hopes in those fleeting things. Worshipping those things will only cause you to suffer more and more. David tells God, he will not worship other gods, but the Lord alone is his security.

When rough times threaten your peace, it is God who will take you up under His wing and give you the strength to endure. Money isn’t the answer. A new house isn’t the answer. A new car isn’t going to get it for you. Only the name of God should come for your lips.

Our portion (our inheritance) is drawn up by God. Our cup (our destiny) is planned out by God. He assigns them because He is in complete control of both. God makes known our paths for life and if we allow Him, He will see us through to the very end.

Set the Lord before you today. Remember who is your right hand and walk confidently that you will not be shaken.