Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Psalm 92

A song for the Sabbath.

"It is good to give thanks to the Lord....."

Yes, it is good.  God delights in the praises we offer Him, and indeed commands it.  But from a heart that, as in Psalm 91, "dwells' with Him, such praise is never forced or bland.  It flows freely
from the one who knows God and rests in Him.

Also, to sing praises, declare His lovingkindness and faithfulness, and works helps the worshiper.  It helps us to stay grounded in Him, to continually trust in Him and serve Him.

God is sovereign....above all.  He is so much more than we can comprehend!  The righteous understand this, but not the 'senseless' man, or the fool.  They do flourish, but only for a time.  Their source of vitality is solely themselves, and they will wither......indeed they will be "destroyed forever' because of their unbelief.  "...(their) flourishing is a prelude to disaster."  (NKJV study note)

While the wicked flourish like fragile grass, then fail and will be destroyed,  it is not so for the righteous
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The righteous will flourish like strong trees.  The source of vitality for those planted in the house of he Lord is the Lord Himself.  They will bear fruit long into old age.....in the courts of our God.

According to the Westminster Confession of Faith, the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.  For those that are His,.....who know Him, and seek Him, and obey Him....it is indeed a joy to be in His house and sing His praises!  

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