Read Psalm 15 today.
Who does the psalmist say dwells on the Lord’s holy hill? How does the psalmist speak of treating others justly? Those aligned with the heart of God, act with the heart of God and dwell with him. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. That we would be challenged and encouraged to be people after God’s own heart. For our eyes and hearts to continue to be open to God’s truth and love. To be aware of ways to promote the well-being of others. To do all good things, not for ourselves, but for God’s glory. That we would walk with honesty, truth, and goodness, and honor others as made in the image of God. Living in the Shining Place A poetic song by David A Question Posed 1 Yahweh, who dares to dwell with you? Who presumes the privilege of being close to you, living next to you in your shining place of glory? The Answer Provided 2 They are passionate and wholehearted, always sincere and always speaking the truth-- for their hearts are trustworthy. 3 They refuse to slander or insult others; they’ll never listen to gossip or rumors, nor would they ever harm a friend with their words. 4 They will despise evil and evil workers while commending the faithful ones who follow after the truth. They make firm commitments and follow through, even at great cost. 5 They never crush others with exploitation and they would never be bought with a bribe against the innocent. Those who do these things will never be shaken; they will stand firm forever. #NS90DOP
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Read Psalm 14 today.
How is a fool described? What does God provide for the righteous and for those who would be shamed? Fools cannot see God and do not do good. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. That we would see our foolishness and ask God to transform us. For the people in the world who don’t know the Lord yet or have turned away from him. For courage to share our love and hope in God. For rejuvenated love and excitement for those who walk with the Lord and a renewal of our own faith. For the people who are being oppressed by the wicked ways of those who don't know Jesus Christ. That we would rely on the Lord for all our needs and rejoice with our fellow believers. God Looks Down from Heaven For the Pure and Shining One A Psalm of David No God 1 Only the withering soul would say to himself, “There is no God.” Anyone who thinks like this is corrupt and callous, devoid of what is good. 2 Yahweh looks down in love, looking over all of Adam’s sons and daughters. He’s looking to see if there is anyone who acts wisely, any who are searching for God and wanting to please him. None Who Are Good 3 But everyone has wandered astray, walking stubbornly toward evil. Not one is good; he can’t even find one. 4 They live in luxury while exploiting my people! Won’t these workers of wickedness ever learn? They don’t ever think of praying to God. Overwhelmed with Dread 5 But look at them now, in panic, trembling with terror. For God is on the side of his godly lovers. 6 Yahweh is always the safest place for the poor when the workers of wickedness oppress them. Overcome with Joy 7 How I wish that Israel’s rescue would arise from the midst of Zion! When Yahweh restores his people, Jacob’s joy will break forth and Israel will be glad! #NS90DOP Read Psalm 13 today.
What is the psalmist expressing through his questions? What is the psalmist asking God for? What does the psalmist express at the end of the psalm? God receives our questions and our requests. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For honesty in our disappointments, frustrations, and doubts. For encouragement and perseverance in times when God seems particularly distant or quiet. For the extended situations where God does not seem to act or respond and that we would be people who walk with others through these difficult times. That we would trust in God’s steadfast love, remembering his goodness to us, and allowing memories of his faithfulness to help us through the times when he seems far away. Prayer Turns Depression into Delight For the Pure and Shining One A Psalm of David Depression 1 I’m hurting, Lord—will you forget me forever? How much longer, Lord? Will you look the other way when I’m in need? 2 How much longer must I cling to this constant grief? I’ve endured this shaking of my soul. So how much longer will my enemy have the upper hand? Intercession 3 Take a good look at me, Yahweh, my God, and answer me! Breathe your life into my spirit. Bring light to my eyes in this pitch-black darkness or I will sleep the sleep of death. 4 Don’t let my enemy proclaim, “I’ve prevailed over him.” For all my adversaries will celebrate when I fall. 5 I have always trusted in your kindness, so answer me. I will spin in a circle of joy when your salvation lifts me up. 6 I will sing my song of joy to you, Yahweh, for in all of this you have strengthened my soul. My enemies say that I have no Savior, but I know that I have one in you! #NS90DOP Read Psalm 12 today.
What different frames of mind does the psalmist seem to have? How are the words of the Lord described? Since the words of the Lord are true, we can trust them. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. That we would believe the words of the Lord over the words of others. That we would be able to discern what is true and false. With gratitude for the friends and a community that encourage us when we doubt God’s words to us. That we would lean on God’s words, trust in his promises, and not lean solely on our own intellect or problem solving skills. Song for the New Day For the Pure and Shining One A song of smiting, sung for the new day by King David Intercession 1 Help, Lord! Save us! For godly ones are disappearing. Where are the dependable, principled ones? They’re a vanishing breed! 2 Everyone lies, everyone flatters, and everyone deceives. Nothing but empty talk, smooth talk, and double-talk. 3-4You will destroy every proud liar who says, “We lie all we want. Our words are our weapons, and we won’t be held accountable. Who can stop us?” May Yahweh cut off their twisted tongues and seal their lying lips. May they all be silenced—those who boast and brag with their high-minded talk. Intervention 5 But the Lord says, “Now I will arise! I will defend the poor, those who were plundered, the oppressed, and the needy who groan for help. I will spring into action to rescue and protect them!” 6 For every word Yahweh speaks is sure and reliable. His truth is tested, found to be flawless, and ever faithful. It’s as pure as silver refined seven times in a crucible of clay. Inspiration 7-8Lord, you will keep us safe, out of the reach of the wicked. Even though they strut and prowl, tolerating and celebrating what is worthless and vile, you will still lift up those who are yours! #NS90DOP Read Psalm 11 today.
What does the Lord hate? What does the Lord love? God hates wickedness and loves righteousness. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. That we would be people who hate wickedness and violence and would stand against it. That we would not show favoritism to different races, ages, and genders, but would fight against any violence against anyone. That we would love what is right and good. That we would choose to live according to what is right and good no matter how big or small the situation, no matter whether people will see it or not. Song of the Steadfast For the Pure and Shining One by King David The Advice to Flee 1 My faith shelters my soul continually in Yahweh. Why would you say to me: “Run away while you can! Fly away like a bird to hide in the mountains for safety. 2 For your enemies have prepared a trap for you! Can’t you see them hiding in their place of darkness and shadows? They’re set against all those who live upright lives. 3 What can the righteous accomplish when truth’s pillars are destroyed and law and order collapse?” The Answer of Faith 4 Yet Yahweh is never shaken he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as King Yahweh over all. He closely watches and examines everything man does. With a glance, his eyes examine every heart, for his heavenly rule will prevail over all. 5 Yahweh tests both the righteous and the wicked. God’s very soul detests lovers of violence. 6 He will rain down upon them judgment for their sins. A scorching wind will be their lot in life. 7 But remember this: Yahweh is the Righteous One who loves justice, and every godly one will gaze upon his face! #NS90DOP Read Psalm 10 today.
What does the psalmist express at the beginning of the psalm? How are the wicked described? What does the psalmist ask of God? When it seems like wickedness and evil reign, we can call upon God for help. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who are discouraged because they are experiencing God’s silence. That God would move and help those who are afflicted by evil and wickedness. For the ability to cry out to God with all of ourselves, asking God to speak when he seems silent. For those in countries around the world with evil leaders. That God would break the reigns of wickedness. The Cry of the Oppressed The Lord is Concealed 1 Lord, why do you seem so far away when evil is near? Why have you hidden yourself when I need you the most? 2 The arrogant in their elitist pride persecute the poor and helpless. May you pour out upon them the very evil they’ve dreamed up against others! 3 How they brag and boast of their cravings, exalting the greedy. They congratulate themselves as they despise you-- 4 these arrogant ones, so smug and secure! In their delusion the wicked boast, saying, “God doesn’t care about what we do. There’s nothing to worry about!” 5 So successful are they in their schemes and prosperous in all their plans! Your laws are far from them; they scoff at their enemies. 6 They boast that neither God nor men will bring them down. They sneer at all their enemies, saying in their hearts, “We’ll have success in all we do and never have to face trouble.” 7 Their mouths spew out cursing, lies, and threats. Only trouble and turmoil come from all their plans. 8-9Like beasts lurking in the shadows of the city, they crouch silently in ambush, waiting for the innocent to pass by. Pouncing on the poor, they catch them in their snare to murder their prey in secret as they plunder their helpless victims. 10They crush the lowly as they fall beneath their brutal blows, watching their victims collapse in defeat! 11Then they say to themselves, “The Lofty One is not watching while we do this. He doesn’t even care! We can get away with it!” The Lord is Concerned 12Now arise, Yahweh-God! Crush them once and for all! Don’t forget the helpless and oppressed. 13How dare the wicked think they’ll reject God and escape judgment. They say to themselves, “God won’t hold me accountable.” 14Lord, I know you see all that they’re doing, noting their each and every deed. You know the trouble and turmoil they’ve caused. Now punish them thoroughly for all that they’ve done! The poor and helpless ones trust in you, Lord, for you are famous for being the helper of the fatherless. I know you won’t let them down. 15Break the power of the wicked and all their strong-arm tactics. Search them out and destroy them for the evil things they’ve done. 16You, Yahweh, are King forever and ever! All the nations will perish from your land. 17Yahweh, you have heard the desires of the humble and seen their hopes. You will hear their cries and encourage their hearts. 18The orphans and the oppressed will be terrified no longer, for you will bring them justice, and no earth-dweller will trouble them again. #NS90DOP Read Psalm 9 today.
Triumphant Thanks For the Pure and Shining One To the tune of “The Secrets of the Son” A Psalm of David Delighting in God 1 I will worship you, Yahweh, with extended hands as my whole heart erupts with praise! I will tell everyone everywhere about your wonderful works! 2 I will be glad and shout in triumph. I will sing praise to your exalted name, O Most High. Deliverance 3 For when you appear, I worship you while my enemies run in retreat. They stumble and perish before your presence. 4 For you have stood up for my cause and vindicated me when I needed you the most. From your righteous throne you have given me justice. Divine Judgment 5 With a blast of your rebuke, nations are destroyed. You obliterated their names forever and ever. 6 The Lord thundered and our enemies have been cut off, vanished in everlasting ruins. All their cities have been destroyed-- even the memory of them has been erased. 7 But Yahweh, our mighty God, reigns forever! He sits enthroned as King ready to render his verdicts and judge all with righteousness. 8 He will issue his decrees of judgment, deciding what is right for the entire world, dispensing justice to all. 9 All who are oppressed may come to Yahweh as a high shelter in the time of trouble, a perfect hiding place. 10For everyone who knows your wonderful name keeps putting their trust in you. They can count on you for help no matter what. O Lord, you will never, no never, neglect those who come to you. 11Listen, everyone! Sing out your praises to the God who rules in Zion! Tell the world about all the miracles he has done! 12He tracks down killers and avenges bloodshed, but he will never forget the ones forgotten by others, hearing every one of their cries for justice. Daughter of Zion 13So now, O Lord, don’t forget me. Have mercy on me. Take note of how I’ve been humiliated at the hands of those who hate me. You are the one who can snatch me away from the gates of death. 14Then I will sing your praises as I pass through the gates of the Daughter of Zion, rejoicing in your deliverance! 15For the nations get trapped in the very snares they set for others. The hidden trap they set for the weak has snapped shut upon themselves! 16Yahweh is famous for his justice. While the wicked are digging a pit for others, they are actually setting the terms for their own judgment. They will fall into their own pit. Consider the truth of and pause in his presence Destruction of the Wicked 17Don’t forget this: all the wicked will one day fall into the darkness of death’s domain, including the nations that forget God and reject his ways. 18He will not forget the needs of the poor. One day the needy will be remembered, and their hopes will not be forever dashed in disappointment. 19Yahweh, it’s time to arise and judge the nations who defy you. Don’t let rebellious men triumph. 20Make them tremble in fear before your presence. Place a lawgiver over them. Make them know that they are only puny, frail humans who must give account to you! Pause in his presence What is the psalmist praising God for? What are the various ways God is just? We can call upon God for justice and strength for the oppressed. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For the church to live out God’s righteousness and justice on behalf of the poor, oppressed, and powerless. That we would remember those who suffer unjustly, and would see ways we can speak up for them and make changes for them and others. That we would be able to encourage and walk alongside those who suffer unjustly. That we would have confidence that one day all things will be made new and God’s justice will permeate the earth. #NS90DOP Read Psalm 8 today.
God’s Splendor For the Pure and Shining One Set to the melody of “For the Feast of Harvest” by King David God’s Majesty 1 Yahweh, our Sovereign God, your glory streams from the heavens above, filling the earth with the majesty of your name! People everywhere see your splendor. 2 You have built a stronghold by the songs of children. Strength rises up with the chorus of infants. This kind of praise has power to shut Satan’s mouth. Childlike worship will silence the madness of those who oppose you. Human Dignity 3 Look at the splendor of your skies, your creative genius glowing in the heavens. When I gaze at your moon and your stars, mounted like jewels in their settings, I know you are the fascinating artist who fashioned it all! But I have to ask this question: 4 Why would you bother with puny, mortal man or care about human beings? 5 Yet what honor you have given to men, created only a little lower than Elohim, crowned with glory and magnificence. 6 You have delegated to them rulership over all you have made, with everything under their authority, placing earth itself under the feet of your image-bearers. 7-8All the created order and every living thing of the earth, sky, and sea-- the wildest beasts and all that move in the paths of the sea everything is in submission to Adam’s sons. 9 Yahweh, our Sovereign God, your glory streams from the heavens above, filling the earth with the majesty of your name! People everywhere see your splendor! How is the psalmist approaching God? How does the psalmist describe God’s creation work? God is an incredible and creative God. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who feel their problems are too big for God to solve. For those who have grown accustomed to their environment to see it with fresh eyes. For those who are craving a more personal relationship with God to recognize how God created them in His image. For all believers to be awed and amazed at God’s creation. For all people to hold precious the glory and honor of our place as God’s creation in this world. #NS90DOP Read Psalm 7 today. What situation is the psalmist in? How is he feeling? Who does the psalmist turn to in prayer and why? What expectations does the psalmist have of God? We can have confidence in God when facing overwhelming situations. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who feel they do not have the words to express their feelings to open up to the Lord in prayer and know that it is OK to pour their souls out to the Lord. For those who are pursued by an enemy to remember how God has been with them in the past and to embrace their faith in the Lord. For those who feel downtrodden and defeated to find strength in knowing that the righteous prevail. For those who feel distant from the Lord to continue to talk to him. For those who are troubled to find comfort in knowing that God is in control. Song for the Slandered Soul David’s passionate song to Yahweh To the tune of “Breaking the Curse of Cush, the Benjamite” Rescue Me 1 Yahweh, my God, I turn to hide my soul in you. Save me from all those who pursue and persecute me. 2 There is none to deliver me but you! Don’t let my foes fall upon me like fierce lions with teeth bared. Can’t you see how they want to rip my soul to shreds? 3 Yahweh, my God, if I have done evil like they say I have, and my hands are guilty, 4 if I have wronged someone at peace with me, if I have betrayed a friend, repaying evil for good, or if I have unjustly harmed my enemy, 5 Then let my enemy pursue and overtake me. Let them grind me into the ground. Let them take my life from me and drag my dignity through the dust! Pause in his presence Vindicate Me 6 Yahweh, arise in your anger against the anger of my enemies. Awaken your fury and stand up for me! Execute the judgment you have decreed against them. 7 All the people gather around you. Return to your place on high to preside over them. 8 You are Yahweh who judges the people. Vindicate me publicly, Yahweh, and restore my honor and integrity. Declare me innocent. 9 Once and for all, bring to an end the evil tactics of the wicked! Establish the cause of the righteous, for you are the righteous God, the soul searcher, who tests every heart to examine the thoughts and motives. 10God, your wraparound presence is my shield. You bring victory to all who are pure in heart. 11God, your righteousness is revealed when you judge. Because of the strength of your forgiveness, your anger does not break out every day. God’s Lethal Weapons 12-13Yet if one does not repent, you will not relent to sharpen your shining sword. You have an arsenal of lethal weapons that you’ve prepared for them. You have bent and strung your bow, making your judgment-arrows shafts of burning fire. 14Look how the wicked conceive their evil schemes. They go into labor with their lies and give birth to trouble. 15They dig a pit for others to fall into, not knowing that they will be the very ones who will fall into it. 16Every pit-digger who works to trap and harm others will be trapped by his own treachery. Thankful Praise 17But I will give my thanks to you, Yahweh, for you make everything right in the end. I will sing my highest praise to the God of the Highest Place! #NS90DOP
Read Psalm 6 today. How does the psalmist describe his physical condition? What emotions is the psalmist feeling? What is the psalmist asking of God? What are the expectations the psalmist has of his prayer? God hears us and we can pray with expectation. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who are suffering from physical pain and need hope. For those who are suffering from mental anguish to find peace. For those who are suffering greatly yet can’t find the words to pray. For those who may be experiencing great sorrow and loss to find comfort in God’s presence. For those who feel humiliation and yearn for forgiveness and restoration. For those who are feeling alone in their pain to feel the fellowship, love, and compassion of the Lord. For those who are suffering to claim victory by knowing their loving Lord hears and accepts their prayers. A Cry for Healing For the Pure and Shining One A song for stringed instruments, for the new day by King David How Long? 1 Yahweh, don’t condemn me. Don’t punish me in your fiery anger. 2 Please deal gently with me, Yahweh; show me mercy, for I’m sick and frail and weak. Heal me, Yahweh, for I’m falling apart. 3 My soul is so troubled; but you, Yahweh—how long? Return to Me 4 Yahweh, turn to me and rescue my life because I know your faithful love will never fail me. 5 In the darkness of death who remembers your name in worship? How could I bring you praise if I’m buried in a tomb? Extreme Anguish 6 I’m worn out with my weeping and groaning. Night after night I soak my pillow with tears, and flood my bed with weeping. 7 My eyes of faith won’t focus anymore, for sorrow fills my heart. There are so many enemies who come against me! He Heard My Cry 8 Turn from me, all you troublemakers! For Yahweh has turned to hear the sound of my weeping. 9 Yes! Yahweh my healer has heard all my pleading and has taken hold of my prayers and answered them all. 10Now it’s my enemies who have been shamed. Terror-stricken, they will turn back again, knowing the bitterness of sudden disgrace! #NS90DOP
Read Psalm 5 today. How does the psalmist approach God with his requests? With what emotion does the psalmist address God? What reward is there for the righteous? When being attacked by enemies, we can go to God. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who feel they are being attacked or ridiculed for doing the right thing. For those who feel ostracized and alone for their faith. For those who need to know they are in God’s will. For those who have concern for difficult people in their lives. For all the nonbelievers in your life to open their eyes to the one true God. Song of the Clouded Dawn For the Pure and Shining One For her who receives the inheritance, by King David Morning Watch 1 Listen, Yahweh, to my passionate prayer! Can’t you hear my groaning? 2 Don’t you hear how I’m crying out to you? My King and my God, consider my every word, for I am calling out to you. 3 At each and every sunrise you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart. Making It Right 4 I know that you, God, are never pleased with lawlessness, and evil ones will never be invited into your house. 5 Boasters collapse, unable to survive your scrutiny, for your hatred of evildoers is clear. 6 You will make an end of all those who lie. How you hate their hypocrisy and despise all who love violence! Multitude of Mercy 7 But I know that you will welcome me into your house, for I am covered by your covenant of mercy and love. So I come to your sanctuary with deepest awe to bow in worship and adore you. 8 Yahweh, lead me in the pathways of your pleasure just like you promised me you would, or else my enemies will conquer me. Smooth out your road in front of me, straight and level, so that I will know where to walk. Multitude of Sins 9 Their words are unreliable. Destruction is in their hearts, drawing people into their darkness with their speeches. They are smooth-tongued deceivers, flattering with their words. 10Declare them guilty, O God! Let their own schemes be their downfall! Let the guilt of their sins collapse on top of them, for they rebel against you. Multitude of Blessings 11But let them all be glad, those who turn aside to hide themselves in you. May they keep shouting for joy forever! Overshadow them in your presence as they sing and rejoice. Then every lover of your name will burst forth with endless joy. 12Lord, how wonderfully you bless the righteous. Your favor wraps around each one and covers them under your canopy of kindness and joy. #NS90DOP
Read Psalm 4 today. How does God respond in the psalmist’s distress? How does the psalmist respond in his time of need? We can turn to God in our times of distress. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who are feeling powerless to look to God for protection. For those feeling oppressed or trapped to look to the Lord for redress. For those in need to find their help in God. For the church to respond to systems of injustice and oppression, bringing truth and correction to wrongs done against people. An Evening Prayer for Help For the Pure and Shining One For the end, a melody by King David 1 God, you are my righteousness, my Champion Defender. Answer me when I cry for help! Whenever I was in distress, you enlarged me. I’m being squeezed again—I need your kindness right away! Grant me your grace, hear my prayer, and set me free! 2 Listen to me, you elite among men: How long will you defame my honor and drag it down into shame? Will you ever stop insulting me? How long will you set your heart on shadows, chasing your lies and delusions?” Pause in his presence 3 May we never forget that Yahweh works wonders for every one of his devoted lovers. And this is how I know that he will answer my every prayer. 4 Tremble in awe before the Lord, and do not sin against him. Be still upon your bed and search your heart before him. Pause in his presence 5 Bring to Yahweh the sacrifice of righteousness and put your trust in him. 6 Lord, prove them wrong when they say, “God can’t help you!” Let the light of your radiant face break through and shine upon us! 7 The intense pleasure you give me surpasses the gladness of harvest time, even more than when the harvesters gaze upon their ripened grain and when their new wine overflows. 8 Now, because of you, Lord, I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once, for no matter what happens, I will live unafraid! #NS90DOP
Read Psalm 3 today. Why does the psalmist cry aloud to the Lord for salvation? What does the psalmist call the Lord? Why does the psalmist have the holy confidence in God’s salvation for him? We can have confidence in the Lord’s salvation. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who are going through trials to turn to God for hope, wisdom, and strength. For those who are facing Satan’s attacks to have confidence in Almighty God’s salvation. For our security and joy in the Lord, regardless of our circumstances. For our faith in Jesus Christ as our only Savior, because “there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) For continued prayers to the Lord when we are engaged in spiritual warfare. Covered by the Glory King David’s song when he was forced to flee from Absalom, his own son The Humbling of a King 1 Lord, I have so many enemies, so many who are against me. 2 Listen to how they whisper their slander against me, saying: “Look! He’s hopeless! Even God can’t save him from this!” Pause in his presence The Help of God 3 But in the depths of my heart I truly know that you, Yahweh, have become my Shield; You take me and surround me with yourself. Your glory covers me continually. You lift high my head. 4 I have cried out to you, Yahweh, from your holy presence. You send me a Father’s help. Pause in his presence The Song of Safety 5 So now I’ll lie down and sleep like a baby-- then I’ll awake in safety, for you surround me with your glory. 6 Even though ten thousand dark powers prowl around me, I won’t be afraid. The Secret of Strength 7 Rise up and help me, Yahweh! Come and save me, God! For you will slap them in the face, breaking the power of their words to harm me. 8 For the Lord alone is my Savior. What a feast of favor and bliss he gives his people! Pause in his presence #NS90DOP
Read Psalm 2 today. What is the fate of those plotting against the Anointed one? What are the kings of the earth to do? What happens to those who take refuge in God? God is sovereign over all rulers of the earth. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For those who are still worshipping evil rulers to see the absurdity and futility of their efforts. For those who feel frustrated and hopeless because of their repeated failures to break away from the grip of sinful habits or addictions and to realize that they can take refuge in Jesus Christ, who rules. For our joy and hope in the ultimate and almighty ruler God. For our commitment to Jesus Christ as the only ruler of our hearts, thoughts, and actions, and for our lives to reflect this commitment. The Coronation of the King Act I – The Nations Speak 1 How dare the nations plan a rebellion. Their foolish plots are futile! 2 Look at how the power brokers of the world rise up to hold their summit as the rulers scheme and confer together against Yahweh and his Anointed King, saying: 3 “Let’s come together and break away from the Creator. Once and for all let’s cast off these controlling chains of God and his Christ!” Act II – God Speaks 4 God-Enthroned merely laughs at them; the Sovereign One mocks their madness! 5 Then with the fierceness of his fiery anger, he settles the issue and terrifies them to death with these words: 6 “I myself have poured out my King on Zion, my holy mountain.” Act III – The Son Speaks 7 “I will reveal the eternal purpose of God. For he has decreed over me, ‘You are my favored Son. And as your Father I have crowned you as my King Eternal. Today I became your Father. 8 Ask me to give you the nations and I will do it, and they shall become your legacy. Your domain will stretch to the ends of the earth. 9 And you will shepherd them with unlimited authority, crushing their rebellion as an iron rod smashes jars of clay!’ ” Act IV – The Holy Spirit Speaks 10“Listen to me, all you rebel kings and all you upstart judges of the earth. Learn your lesson while there’s still time. 11Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God. Recognize his greatness and bow before him, trembling with reverence in his presence. 12Fall facedown before him and kiss the Son before his anger is roused against you. Remember that his wrath can be quickly kindled! But many blessings are waiting for all who turn aside to hide themselves in him!” #NS90DOP
Who is the blessed person? What is this person like? In contrast, what are the wicked like? The focus of our delight and meditations lead us to bear fruit. As you reflect on this, pray in these ways and any other way the Holy Spirit leads. For our delights and our mind’s repeated meditations to be on God’s word. For honest confession of delights that are not of God. For other delights to decrease and our delight in God to increase. For trust that God will provide fruit from our choosing to delight in his Word. The Tree of Life 1 What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways! He won’t walk in step with the wicked, nor share the sinner’s way, nor be found sitting in the scorner’s seat. 2 His passion is to remain true to the Word of “I AM,” meditating day and night on the true revelation of light. 3 He will be standing firm like a flourishing tree Planted by God’s design, deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss, bearing fruit in every season of life. He is never dry, never fainting, ever blessed, ever prosperous. 4 But how different are the wicked. They are like chaff blown away by the wind. 65 The wicked will not endure the day of judgment, for God will not defend them. Nothing they do will succeed or endure for long, for they have no part with those who walk in truth. 6 But how different it is for the righteous! The Lord embraces their paths as they move forward while the way of the wicked leads only to doom. #NS90DOP
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