Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Psalm 68  David writes this song of praise to God to tell of His awesome works.

When God rises, His enemies are scattered.
Those who hate Him, flee before Him.
The wicked will perish before Him.

The righteous are glad and exult Him.
They sing praises to His name.

He rides through the deserts.
He is a Father to the fatherless.
He is a judge for the widow.
He makes a home for the lonely.
He leads prisoners into prosperity.

He lets the rebellious live in a "parched land".

God went with His people into the wilderness.
The earth quaked and the rain fell at His presence.
He provided for His people.
He provided for His creatures.
He provided for the poor.

Kings of armies flee before Him.
But women proclaim good tidings.
He is the Good Shepherd who lies down with His flock.
He covers us with His wings.

"The chariots of God are myriads, thousands upon thousands;"
The Lord's presence is just as powerful in His sanctuary as it was at Sinai...
He "daily bears our burden"
He is our salvation.
He is the God of deliverance.
He is able to bring escape from death.
He will shatter the enemy.
He acts on our behalf.
He rides upon the highest heavens.
He speaks forth with a mighty voice.
His majesty is over Israel.
He is awesome.
He gives strength and power to His people.

Ascribe to Him strength .
Praise Him.
Bless Him.
Exult in Him.

We can find comfort, encouragement, and strength in these truths.

Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. You are our hope and salvation, our rock and stronghold. We come to ask You to let Your kingdom come in its fulness. We ask that Your will be done completely in us.  We ask for Your provision, Your forgiveness, and Your guidance.  Deliver us from the enemy.  Correct the rebellious and chasten the sinner.  Remove those who lead others into evil and fill innocent hearts with wickedness.  Help us we pray.  amen.

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