He upholds the cause of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets prisoners free,
the Lord gives sight to the blind,
the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,
the Lord loves the righteous.
These verses of Psalm 146 were very familiar. Similar verses are in Isaiah 61:1-2, which are quoted by Jesus in Luke 4:18-19. Scholars say similarities like this are actually prophecy of the coming of the messiah. I am not sure if I agree with that or not, but for this same idea to be in the scriptures three times, God must want us to take notice.
Lord, thank you for being the champion of the oppressed, the hungry, the prisoner and the blind, whether physically or metaphorically in need. Please help us to understand we are this person in need of a savior. Amen.
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Friday, May 19, 2017
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Psalm 72:1 - Pray for our leaders
Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
Psalm 72 is a prayer for David as King and the land he rules over. Such a perfect leader in a perfect land is described, this must be a prophecy about Jesus. This verse made me think about our current political situation with an upcoming presidential election, Regardless of the winner, God can use anyone. We must pray for our leaders to be just and righteous and for the safety and prosperity of our nation.
Lord, thank your for giving us a beautiful example of a perfect leader. Please help us to pray for our leaders and our land. Amen.
the royal son with your righteousness.
Psalm 72 is a prayer for David as King and the land he rules over. Such a perfect leader in a perfect land is described, this must be a prophecy about Jesus. This verse made me think about our current political situation with an upcoming presidential election, Regardless of the winner, God can use anyone. We must pray for our leaders to be just and righteous and for the safety and prosperity of our nation.
Lord, thank your for giving us a beautiful example of a perfect leader. Please help us to pray for our leaders and our land. Amen.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Psalm 45:4 Jesus, the King
In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in the cause of truth, humility and justice;
let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
Psalm 45 had me stumped. It sounds like praise to a man, maybe King David, but David wrote the Psalms. I checked with an on-line commentary and got some insight. This is probably a prophetic message referring to the Jesus. When I reread it with that thought, it made much more sense. There is always something new for us to learn in the Bible!
Lord, thank you for your word and it's mysteries. Please help us to read and understand. Amen.
in the cause of truth, humility and justice;
let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
Psalm 45 had me stumped. It sounds like praise to a man, maybe King David, but David wrote the Psalms. I checked with an on-line commentary and got some insight. This is probably a prophetic message referring to the Jesus. When I reread it with that thought, it made much more sense. There is always something new for us to learn in the Bible!
Lord, thank you for your word and it's mysteries. Please help us to read and understand. Amen.
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