Praise to God for His Salvation and Judgment
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints. Psalms 149:1
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Psalms 149:2
Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. Psalms 149:3
For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. Psalms 149:4
Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. Psalms 149:5
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, Psalms 149:6
To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; Psalms 149:7
To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; Psalms 149:8
To execute on them the written judgment This honor have all His saints. Praise the LORD! Psalms 149:9
Devotional Reading
Robert Lowry, a pastor in New York City, was going through a difficult time during an epidemic. Many who were suffering would die in a matter of hours. Day after day he stood beside the graves of those who had died and tried to give hope to their loved ones.
On one occasion, however, his faith was deeply challenged, and he cried out to God, “Shall we meet again? Really? Can a gracious God do this to good people? We are parting at the river of death. Will we ever meet again at the river of life?” He took his doubt seriously and began to read his Bible on his knees.
Finally, he found God’s answer, went to his organ, sat down and wrote the words and music to the great old hymn, “Yes, we’ll gather at the river that flows by the throne of God.”
The Steds were enjoying a beautiful day of sun and sand on the Long Island Sound. Suddenly, they heard a cry for help. With no thought for his safety, Mr. Sted ran into the water to rescue the boy – but failed. Mrs. Sted’s heart was broken when she returned to her empty home.
She fell on her knees and began to pray. God heard and helped her and gave her hope. She sat at her piano and wrote the beautiful hymn, “‘Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bicker, missionaries to Peru, were waiting to board a ship that would take them home for a vacation. Just before boarding the ship, Mr. Bicker was killed in an accident. To comfort his wife, and now fatherless children, Dr. Oswald Smith wrote the poem, “God Understands and Cares.”
Said the Psalmist, “Sing for joy on beds of pain.” He understands and cares!
Prayer: How grateful we are Lord for the assurance of Your presence and peace, even when life seems senseless. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Source: Guido Ministries Seeds of Hope Devotionals by Dr. Larry Guido @www.sowerministries.org. Used with permission.
Scripture verses are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright ©1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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