Friday, August 7, 2009

Psalm 72-73; Acts 26

Psalms 72 asks for God to endow the King with His justice. We can always count on that character in God. "The desert tribes will bow before Him". That at the name of Jesus every knee will bow and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords and we will all bow at His holy name. 18 "Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.19 Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen." This is a prayer of David, as we pray scripture God will dwell in our midst.

In Psalms 73 we see how easy it is to get dismayed at those who seem to be doing evil and getting ahead.
16 "When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me
17 till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny."
When life gets us down and we enter God's sanctuary we get hope, security and strength for what we are facing. He encourages us and gives us understanding as He asks. Understanding our final destiny is key to turning our world right side up.
24 "You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
The psalmist says He has made the Lord his refuge and will tell of all His deeds.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

In Acts 26 we see Paul testifying to King Agrippa. He gives his testimony.
20"First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds...27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." 28Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" 29Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." He ends his testimony in an appeal to king Agrippa and Festus and everyone present to become as him and give their life to Christ. We should be prepared to give our testimony of this life in us that transforms hearts and gives life to all who receive Him.

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