Above And Beyond!

In a psalm associated with the time David fled from Saul in a cave, we
read…
“(2) I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. (3) HE WILL SEND FROM HEAVEN AND SAVE ME; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. ‘Selah’ God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!” ( Psalm 57:2-3 ESV)

Quite often Israel got into trouble when they looked to their own strength or the strength of others (even other nations) to rescue them. David’s words imply his focus was beyond what either his friends or even his mighty men of valor could do. (Note 2 Samuel 23:8-39 for an impressive list of their abilities.) Instead, it was FROM HEAVEN that he saw his salvation would come.

Good things come FROM HEAVEN. That which is most beneficial comes FROM HEAVEN. The best of the best comes FROM HEAVEN.

Jesus reminded Jews of this fact in the following way.
“(32) Jesus then said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread FROM HEAVEN, but my Father gives you the TRUE BREAD FROM HEAVEN. (33) For THE BREAD OF GOD IS HE WHO COMES DOWN FROM HEAVEN AND GIVES LIFE TO THE WORLD.’” ( John 6:32-33 ESV)

Prior to this discussion Jesus had fed the five thousand. The people continued to follow because they had eaten their fill. ( John 6:26) Jesus was seen as a good provider. However, what Jesus came FROM HEAVEN to provide was greater than just bread to fill the stomach. Jesus would go on to point out that those who ate the manna in the wilderness died, but those who would eat the bread He was then referring to (Himself) would not die. ( John 6:48-51) When Jesus spoke of this bread that brings life, the people (still thinking in terms of physical bread) stated their desire for Jesus to give this bread to them always. ( John 6:34) However, Jesus was referring above and beyond what they were thinking, pointing to Himself through Whom they could live forever. ( John 6:51)

Often we may think we know what we need, but when we look above we should recognize God has in mind greater blessings beyond what we might imagine or be seeking. (note Ephesians 3:20) As David noted in the psalm above, he looked “to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” May we also continued to look up to God for the greatest blessings FROM HEAVEN He desires to bring to us now and for an eternity with Him.

Have a great day KEEPING THE VISION HIGH!
Carl

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