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(Unsplash) Psalm 8:1–2 Having worshipped God in a short doxology, David reflects on the greatness of his God and, in doing so, offers praise. Observe as King David takes his place before a congregation of believers to lead them in worship. [You] have displayed Your splendour above the heavens! From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease (Psalm 8:1–2). The difference between praise and petition is the absence of self. David leaves himself out of the picture in this expression of praise. He declares that the majesty and glory of God are displayed in the heavens. The Lord has invested the physical universe with the awesome splendour of His majesty. Psalm 19:1 verifies this fact: The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. And, again, Romans 1:20: ....
(Unsplash) Psalm 8:1–9 All of us need to be needed. We want to be wanted. God created us with a desire to know we can contribute something valuable and to have a significant impact on the lives of others. In years past, great men and women longed to leave their marks on the world, to create a legacy that would continue after they had passed away. In our youth, we tend to derive a lot of self-worth from our ability to contribute to others or to assist others in their need. Being in the swirl of activity, resourceful and responsive, our youthful exuberance blinds us to the fact that it will someday end. Then, ever so slowly through a chain of events or sometimes abruptly without warning, we find ourselves sidelined and no longer in demand. One circumstance or another can seize our usefulness and leave us reeling in its devastating wake. Injustice can take our freedom. Slander can take away our reputation. Illness can take away our strength. Bad fortune can take a ....
(Unsplash) Psalm 5:9–12 Sometimes we suffer discouragement because of difficult circumstances caused by no one in particular: natural disasters, disease, economic downturns, injury. Frequently, however, we suffer because enemies cause us harm and refuse to stop. That was David s lament in Psalm 5. He knew discouragement can easily escalate into resentment, bitterness, hatred, and finally retaliation. He feared becoming like his oppressors. So, David reflected on the Lord s character and asked Him for the ability to do things His way. David then considers the character and actions of his enemies (Psalm 5:9–10). There is nothing reliable in what they say; Their inward part is destruction itself. ....
(Unsplash) Psalm 5:7–8 Having reviewed the attributes of God, focusing on His sovereignty and goodness, David examines himself (vv. 7–8). But as for me, by Your abundant loving kindness, I will enter Your house, At Your holy temple, I will bow in reverence for You. O LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; Make Your way straight before me. Verse 7 begins with a strong contrast. The Hebrew is exceptionally strong, literally: But me . as for me! In contrast to those whom the Lord would destroy (v. 6), David enjoyed a spiritual position, which is mentioned in the latter part of verse 7 as Your holy temple, a poetic reference to intimate fellowship with the Lord. ....