Daily Scripture Threshing for Friday, October 18, 2024
Today’s Text: Psalm 92:1-15
Key Verse: Psalm 92:1 (ESV): "It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High."
Psalm 92:1-15 is a song of praise and thanksgiving, attributed to the Levites, for worship on the Sabbath day. The Levites today are the Christians, who are indeed the true spiritual Levites who have been set aside by God to serve, worship and live out His praise. While the song originated as a Sabbath Song, emphasizing rest and reflection on God's creation, today, it's implication for us is a pointer to worship and spiritual guidance.
The psalm may have originated during the post-exilic period (after 538 BCE), when Israel returned from Babylonian exile, and they were being reminded of God's lovingkindness and faithfulness despite all that they have been through. Thick and palpable darkness had loomed over the people; shame and sorrow had taken over them; but they never ceased to marvels at God's wonderful works, both displayed in creation, their deliverance and continued daily providence.
In verses 9-11, the psalm contrasts between thise who love God (who are His righteous) and this who reject Him (the wicked). Though we often think the wicked are fine; but their perish is hid in their devices, while the righteous always flourish and prosper like a palm tree in God's presence: a spiritual fact that reveals true earthly state and a heavenly promise. Understanding thus, the psalmist says will promote a genuine sense of worship and rest.
It will help us cultivate gratitude for God's lovingkindness, faithfulness and wonderful works. It help us trust more in God's providence, recognize His power and control in creation and life; strive for righteousness, knowing, for sure, that God will judge wickedness, and that people truly and/only prosper through God. And that all these things are grounds for all of us to humbly worship God and praise Him.
Action Steps: Set aside time for worship and rest. Reflect on God's wonderful works and provision. Trust in God's sovereignty and justice. Pursue righteous living. Seek spiritual growth and true prosperity through prayer and scripture.
Quote for the Day: "God's lovingkindness is the sunshine that brightens every day." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote).
Prayer: Dear Lord, We thank You for demonstrating lovingkindness and faithfulness in our lives. May our hearts overflow with gratitude each day and continue to rest in Your truth — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.
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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Exodus 20:8-11; Psalm 19:1-6; Matthew 5:3-12; and Romans 8:28-39.
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