April 2, 2011
Psalm 66:8–9 - "You people, praise our God; loudly sing his praise. He protects our lives and does not let us be defeated."
Psalm 66 is about praising God for what He has done and His amazing power. (Psalm 8 and Psalm 150 - Her Name Was Jane) It's not about praising God just when life is easy. It is about praising God for who HE is, even in the tough times.
Psalm 66:10–12 - "God, you have tested us; you have purified us like silver. You let us be trapped and put a heavy load on us. You let our enemies walk on our heads. We went through fire and flood, BUT you brought us to a place of good things."
Psalm 66:13–15 talks about fulfilling the promises they made to God during their time of trials. We have promised God we would do whatever He asked of us. We've surrendered everything. Our lives, our pride, our fears. The stake in the ground still stands by the large rock that came from my Mom and Dad's farm. If God asks us to leave our home and business—then we leave. If He asks us to tell the story of what He has done—then we tell the story.
Psalm 66:16–20 - "All of you who fear God, come and listen, and I will tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth and praised him with my tongue. If I had known of any sin in my heart, the LORD would not have listened to me. But God has listened; he has heard my prayer. Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or hold back his love for me."
Psalm 67 - "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us." Why? "So the world will learn your ways and all nations will learn that you can save."
3 God the people should praise you; all people should praise you. 4 The nations should be glad and sing because you judge people fairly... 5 God, the people should praise you; all people should praise you."
Next Entry: Psalm 68:1 – 69:36
Psalm 66:8–9 - "You people, praise our God; loudly sing his praise. He protects our lives and does not let us be defeated."
Psalm 66 is about praising God for what He has done and His amazing power. (Psalm 8 and Psalm 150 - Her Name Was Jane) It's not about praising God just when life is easy. It is about praising God for who HE is, even in the tough times.
Psalm 66:10–12 - "God, you have tested us; you have purified us like silver. You let us be trapped and put a heavy load on us. You let our enemies walk on our heads. We went through fire and flood, BUT you brought us to a place of good things."
Psalm 66:13–15 talks about fulfilling the promises they made to God during their time of trials. We have promised God we would do whatever He asked of us. We've surrendered everything. Our lives, our pride, our fears. The stake in the ground still stands by the large rock that came from my Mom and Dad's farm. If God asks us to leave our home and business—then we leave. If He asks us to tell the story of what He has done—then we tell the story.
Psalm 66:16–20 - "All of you who fear God, come and listen, and I will tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth and praised him with my tongue. If I had known of any sin in my heart, the LORD would not have listened to me. But God has listened; he has heard my prayer. Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or hold back his love for me."
Psalm 67 - "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us." Why? "So the world will learn your ways and all nations will learn that you can save."
3 God the people should praise you; all people should praise you. 4 The nations should be glad and sing because you judge people fairly... 5 God, the people should praise you; all people should praise you."
"Wait on God. In return, He will give you clearer vision. Furthermore, He will soften your will and make you want to know and do His will." ~ From Simple Faith by Charles Swindoll
Next Entry: Psalm 68:1 – 69:36
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