Psalms Reading – 2.4.2022
Psalm 36
For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord.
1 I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:
There is no fear of God before their eyes.
There is no fear of God before their eyes.
2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin.
3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good.
4 Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
too much to detect or hate their sin.
3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good.
4 Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
5 Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
10 Continue your love to those who know you,
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 See how the evildoers lie fallen— thrown down, not able to rise!
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 See how the evildoers lie fallen— thrown down, not able to rise!
I like the description of David as the servant of the Lord. It reminds me of how Paul often described himself in his writings. If we can see ourselves in this light, it will give us the proper attitude by which we will flourish in life. We choose to strip away all titles and accomplishments, except for one: SOTL, servant of the Lord. As such a servant, we have one master whom we trust and obey because He is unlike any other master who has ever lived.
God’s love and faithfulness soar to the heavens above. His righteousness stands above the grandest mountains. His justice is the foundation that reaches into the deepest depths. He offers His generous provision to both animals and people. His unfailing love has infinite value that cannot be priced.
Because all of these qualities are true about God, we can hide ourselves in the shadow of God’s wings just as a hen gathers her chicks to protect them. We can eat and drink from God’s delightful abundance. He is the fountain of life, and it is there we see God’s eternal light shining brightly.
David asks that God would continue his love and faithfulness to those who know the Lord and have pure hearts. May God answer that prayer in each of our lives!
Memory Verse:
Psalm 32:1, Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Question(s) to Consider:
What’s your most prized title? What accomplishments fill you with pride? Will you claim this title: SOTL? What difference will that attitude make in your life today?