August 18, 2006 - Psalms 100-102 and I Corinthians 1
These three psalms have three distinct themes, but each is very important. Psalm 100 leads us to worship the Lord. If you read this psalm, and you are not led to worship God in a meaningful way, something is wrong in your heart. This psalm is a list of worship actions and attitudes that should stir us up to give the Lord all of our worship. Psalm 101 emphasizes blamelessness. Notice the use of the word "perfect." A good translation of that word is blameless. We must seek to live lives that are blameless before God and others and to lead the people around us to blamelessness. Notice that we should even put an emphasis on wrong attitudes, because they lead to wrong actions. (v.5) This does not mean that we won't mess up at all, but it does mean that we will seek forgiveness when we do sin. Then, Psalm 102 reminds us of the brevity of life on earth. However, God is eternal. (v.27) He can and will give us eternal life with Him in heaven if we will trust Him to forgive our sins. What did God say to you through these psalms?
Then, as we begin reading the first letter to the Corinthians, we need to realize that when God saves us, He sets us apart for His service. (v.2) That is what it means to be sanctified, and that is the meaning of the word "saint." Therefore, there should be a unity among believers, since we have all been set apart from the world by God for His purposes. We must not glory in ourselves, but in the cross of Christ. (v.18) We must not think about our power, but God's power. We must glory in the Lord, not in ourselves. (v.31) Do you regularly thank God for saving you? Do you give Him the glory for every blessing in your life? Believe me, He is worthy of all of your worship and praise. Give all of the glory to Him.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Psalms 103-104 and I Corinthians 2.
Then, as we begin reading the first letter to the Corinthians, we need to realize that when God saves us, He sets us apart for His service. (v.2) That is what it means to be sanctified, and that is the meaning of the word "saint." Therefore, there should be a unity among believers, since we have all been set apart from the world by God for His purposes. We must not glory in ourselves, but in the cross of Christ. (v.18) We must not think about our power, but God's power. We must glory in the Lord, not in ourselves. (v.31) Do you regularly thank God for saving you? Do you give Him the glory for every blessing in your life? Believe me, He is worthy of all of your worship and praise. Give all of the glory to Him.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Psalms 103-104 and I Corinthians 2.