June 20, 2013

Psalm 2

 The LORD gave this Psalm to me this morning. There is so much corruption in High places, and we as Christians must be aware of the source and our power through Christ to make changes. Prayer is the key to change in this world, and action is the door opener.

 1 Why do the nations conspire [a]
and the peoples plot in vain?

    2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,

    3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”

    4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.

    5 He rebukes them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

    6 “I have installed my king
on Zion, my holy mountain.”

    7 I will proclaim the LORD’s decree:
He said to me, “You are my son;
today I have become your father.

    8 Ask me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance,
the ends of the earth your possession.

    9 You will break them with a rod of iron [b];
you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

    10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;
be warned, you rulers of the earth.

    11 Serve the LORD with fear
and celebrate his rule with trembling.

    12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry
and you and your ways will be destroyed,
for his wrath can flare up in a moment.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Footnotes: Psalm 2:1  Hebrew; Septuagint rage Psalm 2:9  Or will rule them with an iron scepter (see Septuagint and Syriac)

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Psalm 56/Psalm 57

 All of us face times of trouble and turmoil in our spirits. This journey through life is beset with pitfalls and snares that make it hard to surge forward and accomplish a complete work. If we can trust in the GOD we serve and place our faith in the Word and Christ’s promises to us–we can achieve great things through Him who strengthens us.   GOD promises to bless our diligent service–we can only bless Him and His people in return.

                                                                            Charlene

   [b] 1 Be merciful to me, my God,
for my enemies are in hot pursuit;
all day long they press their attack.

    2 My adversaries pursue me all day long;
in their pride many are attacking me.

    3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

    4 In God, whose word I praise—
in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?

    5 All day long they twist my words;
all their schemes are for my ruin.

    6 They conspire, they lurk,
they watch my steps,
hoping to take my life.

    7 Because of their wickedness do not [c] let them escape;
in your anger, God, bring the nations down.

    8 Record my misery;
list my tears on your scroll [d]—
are they not in your record?

    9 Then my enemies will turn back
when I call for help.
By this I will know that God is for me.

    10 In God, whose word I praise,
in the LORD, whose word I praise—

    11 in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere human beings do to me?

    12 I am under vows to you, my God;
I will present my thank offerings to you.

    13 For you have delivered me from death
and my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before God
in the light of life.

Footnotes: Psalm 56:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term Psalm 56:1 56:1-13 is numbered 56:2-14 in Hebrew texts. Psalm 56:7  Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; Masoretic Text does not have do not. Psalm 56:8  Or misery; / put my tears in your wineskin

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   [b] 1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
for in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.

    2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who vindicates me.

    3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me— [c]
God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.

    4 I am in the midst of lions;
I am forced to dwell among man-eating beasts,
whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.

    5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.

    6 They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves.

    7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,
my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.

    8 Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.

    9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.

    10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

    11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.

Footnotes: Psalm 57:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term Psalm 57:1 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12 in Hebrew texts. Psalm 57:3  The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.

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Psalm 121

Psalm 121 has always been one of my favorites. This is a  Psalm of God’s protection of His people. When I lie down to sleep at night or while working at different times of the day, this Psalm comes to my mind and my heart. It is a Psalm that is meant to be shared. I pray that it blesses your heart as well.

                                                                                                                        Charlene

                                                                    Psalm 121

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon  thy right hand.

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

How can I despair when I read the message of this Psalm. It is a surety to me that GOD is on my side. His unconditional love for me surpasses any love on this earth. That is why I must praise Him. That brings us to another Psalm…

                                                             Psalm 77

I cried out to GOD for help; I cried out to GOD to hear me.

When I was in distress, I sought the LORD. At night I stretched out 

  untiring hands, and my soul refused to be comforted.

I remembered you, O GOD, and I groaned; I mused; and my spirit grew faint.

You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak.

I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;

I remembered my songs in the night. My heart mused and my spirit

inquired. Will the LORD reject forever? Will He never show His favor again?

Has His unfailing love vanished forever? Has His promise failed for all time?

Has GOD forgotten to be merciful? Has He in anger withheld His compassion?

Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years of the right hand of the Most High.”  I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your might deeds.

Your ways, O GOD are holy. What GOD is so great as our GOD? You are the GOD who performs miracles; You display your power among the peoples.

With your mighty arm you redeemed your people. The descendents of  Jacob and Joseph.

The waters saw you , O GOD, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed. The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth.

Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters. Though your footprints were not seen.

You led your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

This is a Psalm that brings the reality of GOD into my life. I can identify with the Psalmist–for I have also cried out in the night and have had the reassuring presence of GOD’s Holy Spirit comfort me. Life is not guaranteed to be easy and the further you stretch your borders of belief, the harder the struggle and the harder things may appear. As it says in this Psalm–remember the deliverance from trouble granted before, and trust GOD that help is on the way. 

                                                                                                            Charlene

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