BLESS AND BE BLESSED!
Today’s Reading: Psalms 33-34
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At the entrance to the modern city of Jerusalem is a light rail bridge, known as the Jerusalem Chords Bridge. It was built in 2008 and symbolizes King David’s harp.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: Psalm 34:1
I will bless the Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
The words, “the Lord,” occur 26 times in these two Psalms. There’s a saying about “the Lord”… that “He’s either Lord of all or not at all!” There should be no half-way measures in our faith! The Apostle Paul wrote, “Therefore, I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:3). The primary work of the Spirit of God in the earth is to make Jesus known as Lord of all. This blog is intended as an extension of that sublime purpose.
How do we “bless the Lord?” We please Him! We worship Him! We live a life which brings the smile of His approval! We read His Word and meditate on His Word daily! We pray in faith, believing Him for His response! We share His Message in our personal witness and in our support for ministries that are proven by researched fact to be effective in reaching the peoples of the world with the Good News of Jesus’ death, resurrection and the gift of forgiveness of sin and eternal life through Jesus Christ. So we can list some of the ways we bless God. Now let us think of the ways He has blessed us and is blessing us. It’s no wonder that we identify with King David when he writes, “His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Hallelujah! We magnify You O Lord! Bless Your holy name! Amen! Amen!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, I pray that I will do as David did, “Taste and see that the Lord is good!” Grant that I will experience Your blessed Presence at all times. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
Norma-Jean, my wife, is a multi-tasker. My tendency is to focus on one thing at a time. I guess that’s one of the general differences between men and women. However, I’m learning to multi-task in my commitment to King David’s statement, “His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” I don’t always speak the words of praise out loud, but they are there in my mouth at the tip of my tongue. It’s the same with Paul’s encouragement to “Pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Yours for giving thanks in everything!
David
Thank You, Lord God, for the Psalms, these prayers that remind us of your goodness, faithfulness, and righteousness; that tell us your ways will prevail. Thank You.
And thank You for David and the writers of the Psalms, for David Mainse who shared your Word with us, and for those who still share your Word with us.
Send your Word and your workers out throughout Canada and this world, so people may hear You calling and turn and be saved. Help us to share your gospel clearly.
Please put godly people in positions of power and influence throughout this world, especially as we come to vote. Please give us and our leaders wisdom. We ask in Jesus’s great name, amen
Amen, Rob!
Lord, today’s reading says that you hear us when we pray (Psalm 34:4,6,15,17). Thank you for hearing us as we join Rob in his prayer today for our country and the world at large. You are faithful in all your ways and we trust you, our Father.
We praise and bless Your Holy Name, oh Most High God! Amen!
Amen Luisa!
Amen! Agreeing with Rob and Luisa in prayer this morning.
Amen Yes agreeing with our brother and sister prayers and love.
Amen, Rob; I’m in total agreement with your prayer!
Amen! In total agreement!
Amen..agreeing with everyone in prayer!
Blessings to all, yes, thank you Rob for your prayer, yes Lord give us wisdom as we get ready to vote for out leaders, Thank You for giving us Your Son to take all our sins upon Him and giving us total forgiveness in Jesus Name we Pray amen amen and amen