Author Unknown
Living God
This psalm was written as a litany involving various groups in its recitation. It is usually used after a Passover meal, where the community would express their trust in God & the priest blesses the people.
The litany opens with the leader declaring v1. The people then respond with v2-8. The Israelites have learnt their lesson in pursuing idols and know that they are truly hollow v4-7. This is in contrast to the living God of Israel, v3. V8 warns the people that makers & worshippers of idols would also be just as dead as them.
The priests then exhort the people with v9-11 encouraging them to trust the Lord for “he is their help and shield.” V9, 10 & 11 (3X) & the people respond in trust of the Lord that He will bless them v12-13. The priests blesses the congregation v14-15 & the congregation praise God with v16-18.
Application:
We serve a living God. How dead or alive are you today? Dead = mechanical, lifeless, no smile, *yawn*... Alive = spontaneous, optimistic, cheerful, smiling. Worship the Lord & let Him fully charge you up! Umm, check that you have gotten rid of some hidden idols. The modern day idols can be a pop star or some lyrics or thinking that you buy into. Let the holy Spirit search out anything unholy today so that you can feel soO alive in Christ!
Cluster camp 2008 photos
Thursday, April 24, 2008
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