Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Year 8, Day 226: Psalms 92-93


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The two psalms for today give three perspectives for reflection.  Take them in order of importance.  First, we have the perspective of God.  He reigns.  The world testifies to His splendor.  He is mightier than the forces of nature which He has created.  His reign is eternal.  His thoughts are unfathomable.  He deserves our praise because of His character.



That brings us to His people.  He exalts us.  He pours fresh oil over us to cause us to shine give off an aura of health.  He brings down our enemies.  He causes us to flourish and grow strong.  We are empowered to bear fruit for the length of our life.  In other words, He looks upon us with favor and lavishes His blessing upon us.



This brings us to a third perspective: His enemies.  The stupid cannot fathom Him.  The fool does not understand Him.  He dooms the wicked to destruction. He scatters the evil before Him.  Those who are not in Him live under a shadow of curse and opposition.



What, then, are we to do with all of this?  In all of this, it is good to give Him thanks.  It is good to sing His praise.  It is good to be a testimony unto Him.  It is good to be glad in Him and declare His wonder and splendor to the world around us.  We should delight in being His hands and His feet, calling out His favor to anyone around us who will listen!



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