Saturday, January 14, 2006
What does God actually do? (Count: Psalm 147)
Today I'll just jot down a few thoughts on Psalm 147. I know, you thought I wouldn't get around to it on Saturday. Well, here goes...
After you read the Psalm... consider these thoughts...
- It's pretty clear that Israel is special to God. Not "was," but "is." God still favors them, and here is a song that reminds the Jews of their special place in God's heart and promises.
- Notice all of the present tense verbs. God builds, heals, determines, gathers, covers, provides, sustains, calls... God is very active today in the way the world works and grows. This song is another one where God gets the credit for all the ways that our needs are met.
- God is not impressed with the strength of man or of beasts. What impresses God is a heart that is open to Him. 147:11 - The Lord delights in those who fear him - explained by - those who trust in God's unfailing love. How can I get better at trusting God, giving him credit, reverence, trust...
- If God cares so much for creation, shouldn't I? Why don't I recycle?
- These words include God's sustaining care and also God's powerful judgment. Why are people so quick to grasp a God of love and grace, but not a God of righteousness and truth? Probably because most of us don't want to play by His rules or live by His laws...
But that's exactly where chapter 147 ends - God has given His people His word - the law - and it is a blessing. Isn't it?
How has the Bible been a blessing in your life lately? It's waiting...
After you read the Psalm... consider these thoughts...
- It's pretty clear that Israel is special to God. Not "was," but "is." God still favors them, and here is a song that reminds the Jews of their special place in God's heart and promises.
- Notice all of the present tense verbs. God builds, heals, determines, gathers, covers, provides, sustains, calls... God is very active today in the way the world works and grows. This song is another one where God gets the credit for all the ways that our needs are met.
- God is not impressed with the strength of man or of beasts. What impresses God is a heart that is open to Him. 147:11 - The Lord delights in those who fear him - explained by - those who trust in God's unfailing love. How can I get better at trusting God, giving him credit, reverence, trust...
- If God cares so much for creation, shouldn't I? Why don't I recycle?
- These words include God's sustaining care and also God's powerful judgment. Why are people so quick to grasp a God of love and grace, but not a God of righteousness and truth? Probably because most of us don't want to play by His rules or live by His laws...
But that's exactly where chapter 147 ends - God has given His people His word - the law - and it is a blessing. Isn't it?
How has the Bible been a blessing in your life lately? It's waiting...
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