Psalm 4:3 - He Has Set Apart for Himself Him Who Is Godly

“But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him.”

Psalm 4:3

God has set the godly apart for Himself. The godly conform to His laws and wishes. They are devout, pious. They are devoted to the Lord and worship and revere Him with all their being. Their lives flourish. Psalm 92:12 says that “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree.” They live a quiet and peaceable life. 1 Timothy 2:2 says “that all may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” They try to do what is right all the time as they want to please Him. They want to live a godly life. They have faith. They are patient. They are gentle and winsome.1 Timothy 6:11 says that God wants us to flee evil and “pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, [and] gentleness.” And because of these things the Lord hears their prayers. The godless are just the opposite. They are sinful, wicked and evil. They do what their flesh desires to do all the time. They don’t acknowledge Jesus’ lordship in their lives and resist the Lord (and His Holy Spirit) when He tries to do a work in them that would make them godly. 2 Timothy 3:5 says that they have “a form of godliness” but deny its power in their lives. It even goes on to say “from such people turn away!” Remember, you are very special! You are set apart for Him. Live a godly life, one that has no regrets. You will be happier that way for God blesses the righteous, but His curse is upon the wicked. Proverbs 3:33 says “The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just.” Be happy. Be blessed.

 Our Heavenly Father, whom we love and adore. May we lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. May we purse righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. May we allow You to do a work in us making us more godly, like Christ. Bless our individual lives as well as our homes. Thank You for setting us apart for You. Thank You also for hearing our prayers. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.