Exalting Christ
Proclaiming Christ
Psalm 119:169-176
The Message
169-176 Let my cry come right into your presence, God;
provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.
Give my request your personal attention,
rescue me on the terms of your promise.
Let praise cascade off my lips;
after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life!
And let your promises ring from my tongue;
every order you’ve given is right.
Put your hand out and steady me
since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel.
I’m homesick, God, for your salvation;
I love it when you show yourself!
Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,
use your decrees to put iron in my soul.
And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me!
I’ll recognize the sound of your voice.
provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.
Give my request your personal attention,
rescue me on the terms of your promise.
Let praise cascade off my lips;
after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life!
And let your promises ring from my tongue;
every order you’ve given is right.
Put your hand out and steady me
since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel.
I’m homesick, God, for your salvation;
I love it when you show yourself!
Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,
use your decrees to put iron in my soul.
And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me!
I’ll recognize the sound of your voice.
For Reflection
Why
does it seem that we give credit to God when things are going well and
heap tons of blame on God when things go poorly? Why, when tragedy
strikes, does God become the original born loser? Perhaps it is because
in both cases God is proclaimed as sovereign.
Whether in Praise or Blame, God is honored. Praise from the grateful lead others to comfort in the hollow of His hand. Blame provides cause to extend comfort in His name. God is proclaimed in both cases. Let every tongue speak the name of God.
Whether in Praise or Blame, God is honored. Praise from the grateful lead others to comfort in the hollow of His hand. Blame provides cause to extend comfort in His name. God is proclaimed in both cases. Let every tongue speak the name of God.
Pray
Re-read the psalm verses again. Believe the words. Belove God.
I thank God for everything that I have and I am contented because I have God so that I have everything in my life. Even we face trials in family I consider it pure joy because I know that God is with us no matter what happen. To God be all the glory!
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