Sunday, September 6, 2015

WHAT HAS GOD DONE FOR YOU


Psalm 18:6, 19          In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears…. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.

A psalm of remembrance

It is good to remember the past. The good and the bad have shaped our lives to this day. When God is in your life and you are striving daily to remain with Him, the past will always be a reminder of His goodness and grace.

Today we reflect on the Lord's worthiness of our praise and love. God hears us and descends to rescue us. He rewards and responds to us in the same manner we respond to him. He desires to bless, help and guide us daily. He is our Savior and is worthy of our praise.

David's praise and thanksgiving to God is summarized into ten sections. The first acknowledges his desire to love and praise God for the wondrous acts on David's behalf. For when David cried out in distress God responded. The earth trembled as God descended in dark clouds to defend His chosen one from enemies. God delighted in reaching down, rescuing David from his powerful enemies. David's righteousness is the basis for God's dealing with him. God responds in kind to all men; faith for faith, pure for pure or shrewd for crooked. David thrives, his foes are defeated and nations become subservient all by the God who makes our way perfect. Final praises are offered by David to God who is unfailing in his kindness. 

The power of God in all aspects of David's life and reign are depicted in his willingness to give all glory and honor to god. The very love he has for God is enabled by the strength of God in him. God, the Redeemer is picture as strong, rock, shield and stronghold. His strength is stronger than the "cords of death", "torrents of destruction", "cords of the grave" and the "snares of death". He is able to lay bare the valleys of the sea and the foundations of the earth. Yet, such power and strength were able to gently reach down and rescue David.

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