Scripture Read: Psalm 109, 110
Key Verse: Psalm 110:4
“The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.’ ”
Observation:
This Psalm is about the future. Not just what’s coming in the next year or such, but even further than that, further than where we are now. When David writes this, he talks about his LORD (God) and his Lord (Jesus). It paints a picture of what it’ll look like when Jesus is reigning over all the earth. After all is said and done, he will be one that gives law and judgment. The Messiah is one that will crush his enemies, but lift up his friends and followers. This is a prophetic Psalm, speaking of things to come, and how they will come. One thing to note is that David writes that “The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind,…” and it shows the covenant and consistency of our God. He made a promise, and because of his character, he would never change and will never change.
Application:
Whenever I think about the future, and I’m not just talking a week or two from now, but 10 years or more than that, maybe 25+ years, it excites me. At the same time, it’s kind of scary. I can’t even contemplate what that’s going to look like, but God knows what it’s going to look like. So when reading this, there’s one big thing that jumps out at me, the consistency of God. And though I might not know what the future holds, 25 years from now, 100 years from now, God knows. And what God promised to us, he would not change. And it’s exciting for me to hear that. When reading this, I couldn’t help but get this feeling of, “I can’t wait for Jesus to come back.” Then it’ll really be living it up! God has promised us that Jesus would come back and reign forever. When I hear something like that, it excites me. And there isn’t any worry that it’ll change because our God is consistent. So now what, we have all this time. Well, a party is only better when there are more people. There are so many people that haven’t heard about the good news of Jesus and what he has done for us. So, when’s the last time you talked to someone about Jesus, or invited him or her out for coffee, or even church? Are we selfish enough to keep it to ourselves? Heck to the no, go out there, and do something now.
Prayer:
Lord, Your promises never fail. Lord, I pray for those who are unsure of what their future might look like. I pray that they can lift those worries and fears up to You. You know everything that has come, and that will come. Please give us a constant reminder that as long as we trust in You, there is nothing to worry about. You are a God who is consistent, and always keeps Your promises, and may we be constantly reminded of the promises You have for us. Thank you for allowing us to be in the position that we are in, for the better or for worse. We love you, and thank you.
By Tim 217staff team
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
For he satisfies the longing soul,
and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
For he shatters the doors of bronze
and cuts in two the bars of iron.
And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,
and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!
Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Psalm 107:8,9,16,22,32
Many times I have walked away from God. I have ignorantly wandered off. I have willfully rebelled against God. I have foolishly gotten caught up in my sins. I have gone after lesser gods of this world. It has left me hungry, thirsty and alone longing for things that never seem to materialize. It has left me bound to the desires of my eyes unable to free myself. It has left me reaping death as a consequence of my foolish sins. It has left me sinking and trapped as what I thought mattered crashes in on me. And yet each time I cried out to my Lord God and Savior, he heard and answered me. God came to my rescue. So I will praise him for his everlasting, steadfast love. It amazes me, every time I cry out to Jesus he is still listening for me. I don’t deserve it but he’s still listening. Thank you Lord. Thank you.
In return for my love they accuse me,
but I give myself to prayer.
Psalm 109:4
There are those who will not accept your love, but will turn around and stab you in the back. They will take your words, twist them and use them against you. You offer sweet nectar of friendship and they in return spit vile venom of hate. So what are you to do? Eye for eye? Tit for tat? Hold a grudge? Hold on for a moment. Take a deep breath. Instead of taking actions into your own hands, become a person of prayer. Be honest with God about what is going on, how you feel, and what you want done. What you say may not be politically correct. It doesn’t need to be said in holy and pious churcheese. God won’t be surprised by what you say (he already knows what’s going on and how you feel). He won’t stop loving you because he’s offended by what you say or you hurt his feelings. Just make sure you go to him. Don’t take matters into your own hands, when we revenge it turns around and bite you in the butt. Don’t gossip to others, that just brings you down to there level and ruins your reputation. Don’t hold a grudge, it will leave a festering wound on your soul poisoning you but do little if anything to the ones who have wronged you. Give it to God. He is a holy God. He is all knowing. He is all powerful. He is just. He is righteous. God can handle all our afflictions and those who wish to afflict us. The Lord know how to react properly to all out life circumstances. So give up your desire for revenge to God. He knows what he is doing. “Vengeance is mine,” says the Lord. So let him have it and let go of the heavy burden you were never meant to bear. Pray.