June 14 - Psalms 103-105
Have you forgotten all of the benefits that come from the Lord? Sometimes we call them blessings. Psalm 103 calls for us not to forget the benefits. Some people read this psalm, and they think the benefits are automatic for all believers all the time, but that is not the case. All of these benefits are conditional. Look at verses 17 and 18. The mercy of the Lord is on those who fear Him and who keep His covenant. Of course, God blesses the just and the unjust every day, but His consistent grace and mercy is showered upon those who continue in a daily love relationship with Him. Just think about it. If God blessed people in their sin, they would have no incentive to live righteously, and it would negate the fact that the wages of sin is death. God does not want to do anything to lead us to sin. He wants to lead us away from the destruction of sin.
Psalm 104 celebrates the perfection and unity of God's creation. Look around you today and see everything God made and how it all fits together so well. Creation is a tribute to the wisdom and power of God. It is amazing that anyone would think that all of the universe could have evolved from nothing. All of creation points to an intelligent and powerful designer and builder.
Psalm 105 recounts the faithfulness of God by going through the history of Israel and showing how He kept His covenant with them over the years. Can you take time to look back over your life and see how faithful God has been to you? In the same way that He brought Israel through so many trials, and He sent people to lead them, He has done the same for you. Praise God for His faithfulness and love for us. The psalm ends with the word hallelujah, which means "praise the Lord." We should be able to praise God all day as we think of His benefits, His creation, and His faithfulness.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Psalms 106-108.
Psalm 104 celebrates the perfection and unity of God's creation. Look around you today and see everything God made and how it all fits together so well. Creation is a tribute to the wisdom and power of God. It is amazing that anyone would think that all of the universe could have evolved from nothing. All of creation points to an intelligent and powerful designer and builder.
Psalm 105 recounts the faithfulness of God by going through the history of Israel and showing how He kept His covenant with them over the years. Can you take time to look back over your life and see how faithful God has been to you? In the same way that He brought Israel through so many trials, and He sent people to lead them, He has done the same for you. Praise God for His faithfulness and love for us. The psalm ends with the word hallelujah, which means "praise the Lord." We should be able to praise God all day as we think of His benefits, His creation, and His faithfulness.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Psalms 106-108.