Devotioning through the Psalms, it strikes me that a number of the Psalms, especially those of David, are a call to remembrance. Since many of these were written to be performed publicly in the temple, I can envision the temple filling up with worshipers, the trumpets and instruments resounding, and the priests coming in, marching, singing these praises to God.
They would be calling the people to remembrance of the awesome deeds of God: His provisions during times of crises, His deliverance from bondage in Egypt, His steadfast hand upon them through their wanderings in the wilderness, His provision to them of a land flowing with milk and honey, and last but not least, His calling and setting them apart as His chosen people. Again, these are not small deeds they are called to remember but great and awesome acts of God in their lives and the lives of their nation.
I sometimes forget to remember. I oftentimes lead my life in such a feverish panting of activity that I forget to remember. I need to remember and praise God for His awesome deeds in my life as well.
Thank you God for giving me life and life with a purpose.
Thank you God for giving me your salvation and grace so rich and free through your Son, Jesus Christ. It did not cost me one thing and yet cost Him everything.
Thank you God for giving me such a loving family to be raised in and for giving me a beautiful family of my own to love, lead, raise and watch them begin their own families.
Thank you God for calling me according to your purposes and allowing me to be on mission with you to the uttermost parts of the world.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good..." (Psalm 34:8).
God, I have tasted and taken refuge in you and I am so blessed.
Selah!
You are very blessed Jeff and I am blessed for having known you. I am so very proud of the fine man of God you have become. Keep up your fine work and you will be also richly rewarded in heaven one day. I look forward to being there with you. Lots to do here though...till then.
ReplyDeleteEva Joy Rushton