Judges 21:1-Ruth 1:22 ~ John 4:4-42 ~ Psalm 105:1-15 ~ Proverbs 14:25
Wednesday, May 6th, full One Year Bible readings:
Ruth 2:1-4:22 ~John 4:43-54 ~ Psalm 105:16-36 ~ Proverbs 14:26-27
Thursday, May 7th, full One Year Bible readings:
1Samuel 1:1-2:21 ~ John 5:1-23 ~ Psalm 105:37-45 ~ Proverbs 14:28-29
Our full One Year Bible readings have us in Psalm 105 for three days followed by three more days in Psalm 106. Both of these psalms are "historical" psalms in that they recount what God has done throughout history for the nation of Isreal - clearly God's chosen people.
Psalm 105 focuses on the promises of God through the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron.) It also recounts their significant dealings with powerful foreigners like Abimelech (Genesis 20), Potephar (Genesis 39-41), and Pharaoh (Exodus 7-14).
The opening and closing of this psalm are beautiful and help each worshiping member of the congregation remember why it is important to know what God has done for them. Learning from history can save us a world of heartache and pain.
As my wife often says (and I think she got it from Beth Moore), "Why not learn this lesson from the Book instead of going on the field trip!"
Additionally, let me add, singing their history was and is an important way to pass God truth and testimony on to future generations. Contemporary worship leaders and song writers today need to keep that in mind for the sake of our children.
1 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.4 Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.5 Remember the wonders he has done...
42 For he remembered his holy promise
given to his servant Abraham.43 He brought out his people with rejoicing,
his chosen ones with shouts of joy;44 he gave them the lands of the nations,
and they fell heir to what others had toiled for-45 that they might keep his precepts
and observe his laws.
Praise the LORD.
Today, as an act of worship, remind yourself of the things that God has done for you in the past, and PRAISE HIS MIGHTY and HOLY NAME! Remember all that He has done throughout history; we are heirs of His faithfulness and His promises. Pass them on to the next generation through the things you say and way you live!
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