Honoring God
David Honors God
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Building God's House
Psalm 138 New International Version
Psalm 138 Of David.
1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
that it surpasses your fame.
3 When I called, you answered me;
you greatly emboldened me.
4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord,
when they hear what you have decreed.
5 May they sing of the ways of the Lord,
for the glory of the Lord is great.
6 Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;
though lofty, he sees them from afar.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes;
with your right hand, you save me.
8 The Lord will vindicate me;
your love, Lord, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.
For Reflection
In love and gratitude, David sings the praise of God. There is a kind of humility in these lyrics that King David considers himself lowly in comparison to God. He places the responsibility for all the goodness (including his suffering) that has befallen him.
Pray
Pray and contemplate your role as a priest in the Kingdom of God. Pray and seek insight into the sacred trust God has gifted you.
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