Psalm 134:1-3
Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,who minister by night in the house of the Lord.
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.
Why?
The 'Song of ascents' group of psalms closes with this little night-time prayer as the pilgrims depart.
v1 and v2 would seem to be their words to the priests and Levites, who respond with the blessing in v3
A minister in church now like ancient priest stood in sanctuary to praise the Lord.
Lift up my hands to praise the Lord!
How?
To be a minister, a servant of the Lord, praise the Lord all day.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Live together in unity
Psalm 133:1-3
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.
It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron's beard.
It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
This is a 'wisdom' psalm. The theme is the family Harmony of God's people. Precious as holy oil or dwell on bare hills.
Why?
Oil is blessing of the Lord for his work. dew is important nourish of the field, bringing fertility.
Brothers live together in unity has the blessing from the Lord, and life forevermore.
Sons of David got into fights many times, so the kingdom has many trouble and divided.
How?
Family brothers and church brothers shell live together in unity. It shows the honor of the God, shows the Lord of God among us.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.
It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron's beard.
It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
This is a 'wisdom' psalm. The theme is the family Harmony of God's people. Precious as holy oil or dwell on bare hills.
Why?
Oil is blessing of the Lord for his work. dew is important nourish of the field, bringing fertility.
Brothers live together in unity has the blessing from the Lord, and life forevermore.
Sons of David got into fights many times, so the kingdom has many trouble and divided.
How?
Family brothers and church brothers shell live together in unity. It shows the honor of the God, shows the Lord of God among us.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Sing for joy and keep God's statutes
Psalm 132:1-18
David swore an oath to the Lord to find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.
David prayed to the Lord, May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy. The Lord swore an oath to David a sure oath that he will not revoke: I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will ever sing for joy.
If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne or ever and ever.
This 'royal' psalm reflects the bringing of the Ark to the city and Temple.
v17 points to the future: there is a great king yet to come.
Jarr/Jearim: an abbreviation for Kiriath-jearim, where the Ark was kept for 20 years following its return by the Philistines.
Why?
David had a heart to honor God, the Lord gave words to David.
The Ark contained the record of God's ancient covenant with his people, renewed in his promise of a lasting dynasty to David.
Zion is God's chosen home, his appointed centre for worship, in the city of Jerusalem, seat of kings.
Righteousness is in the Lord, but the Lord gives us the salvation so we may clothe with righteousness.
How?
Worship to the Lord with joy, sing for joy. Keep God's statutes. Is my heart rejoice each day? Turn to the Lord when I have heartships.
David swore an oath to the Lord to find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.
David prayed to the Lord, May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy. The Lord swore an oath to David a sure oath that he will not revoke: I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will ever sing for joy.
If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne or ever and ever.
This 'royal' psalm reflects the bringing of the Ark to the city and Temple.
v17 points to the future: there is a great king yet to come.
Jarr/Jearim: an abbreviation for Kiriath-jearim, where the Ark was kept for 20 years following its return by the Philistines.
Why?
David had a heart to honor God, the Lord gave words to David.
The Ark contained the record of God's ancient covenant with his people, renewed in his promise of a lasting dynasty to David.
Zion is God's chosen home, his appointed centre for worship, in the city of Jerusalem, seat of kings.
Righteousness is in the Lord, but the Lord gives us the salvation so we may clothe with righteousness.
How?
Worship to the Lord with joy, sing for joy. Keep God's statutes. Is my heart rejoice each day? Turn to the Lord when I have heartships.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Stilled and quieted my soul
Psalm 131:1-3
My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
But I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
O Israel , put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.
The psalmist has put aside all arrogance and conceit. He is content to rest quietly in the Lord, like a child in its mother's arms. This is one of the Bible's loveliest mother-image of God.
Why?
No ambition to great thing but still and quiet my soul for my hope is in the Lord. Don't think I can make great things so my heart will be not proud, my eyes are not haughty. It is the Lord can do great thing, and under the blessing of the Lord I can do great things.
How?
Humble myself and do not proud in the service works in church! All I have, my talent, my strength, my life is the blessing of the Lord! Be still and quiet my soul!
My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
But I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
O Israel , put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.
The psalmist has put aside all arrogance and conceit. He is content to rest quietly in the Lord, like a child in its mother's arms. This is one of the Bible's loveliest mother-image of God.
Why?
No ambition to great thing but still and quiet my soul for my hope is in the Lord. Don't think I can make great things so my heart will be not proud, my eyes are not haughty. It is the Lord can do great thing, and under the blessing of the Lord I can do great things.
How?
Humble myself and do not proud in the service works in church! All I have, my talent, my strength, my life is the blessing of the Lord! Be still and quiet my soul!
Monday, March 3, 2014
Praying, hoping, waiting for God's help
Psalm 130:1-8
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning.
If the Lord kept a record of sins, who could stand? But with the Lord there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.
Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
This is a 'repenting' psalm.
Why?
Does my heart wait for the Lord more than others?
My hope is in the Lord, so I shell wait for the Lord.
Praying, hoping, waiting for Gods help, the psalmist's attitude is one of eager trust.
He implores Israel to trust as he does, for the Lord will save his people from the mess their sins have brought them to.
How?
Pray for my country, for Taiwan's people turn to the Lord, pray for my church, every God's people repent to the Lord and get the hope, joy and peace from the Lord.
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning.
If the Lord kept a record of sins, who could stand? But with the Lord there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.
Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
This is a 'repenting' psalm.
Why?
Does my heart wait for the Lord more than others?
My hope is in the Lord, so I shell wait for the Lord.
Praying, hoping, waiting for Gods help, the psalmist's attitude is one of eager trust.
He implores Israel to trust as he does, for the Lord will save his people from the mess their sins have brought them to.
How?
Pray for my country, for Taiwan's people turn to the Lord, pray for my church, every God's people repent to the Lord and get the hope, joy and peace from the Lord.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Let me be a blessing man to others
Psalm 129:1-8
The blessing of the Lord be upon you! We bless you in the name of the Lord! - best blessing to others.
Let Israel now say - Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.
The Lord is righteous; he has cut the cords of the wicked. May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward!
Why?
A single voice invites the company to elaborate on Israel's ill-treatment by their enemies. Call for God's judgment (self-justification. cursing and vengeance in Psalm)
The passed-by would normally call out a blessing by way of greeting. Comparing the English 'goodbye', 'God be with you'
How?
The pain and suffering will pass away, blessing of Lord be upon us. All the enemies can't not prevail against me for the Lord is with me, his blessing with me.
Let me be a blessing me to others.
The blessing of the Lord be upon you! We bless you in the name of the Lord! - best blessing to others.
Let Israel now say - Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.
The Lord is righteous; he has cut the cords of the wicked. May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward!
Why?
A single voice invites the company to elaborate on Israel's ill-treatment by their enemies. Call for God's judgment (self-justification. cursing and vengeance in Psalm)
The passed-by would normally call out a blessing by way of greeting. Comparing the English 'goodbye', 'God be with you'
How?
The pain and suffering will pass away, blessing of Lord be upon us. All the enemies can't not prevail against me for the Lord is with me, his blessing with me.
Let me be a blessing me to others.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Wisdom to a man
Psalm 128:1-6
Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
Blessed are 1) eat the fruit of the labor of your hands. 2) shell be blessed and it shall be well. 3) have many children 4) have long life may see your children's children. 5)Peace
Why?
Everyone who fears the Lord and who walks in his ways shell be blessed by the Lord, enjoy the life.
This wisdom psalm sees obedience to God as the route to blessing.
The psalmist's picture describes everything the person of hos own day asked of life.
The New Testament changes the concept from material to spiritual reward.
The vine and the olive are symbols of peace and plenty - the fullness of God's
How?
Fear the Lord and walk in his ways is my living way.
Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
Blessed are 1) eat the fruit of the labor of your hands. 2) shell be blessed and it shall be well. 3) have many children 4) have long life may see your children's children. 5)Peace
Why?
Everyone who fears the Lord and who walks in his ways shell be blessed by the Lord, enjoy the life.
This wisdom psalm sees obedience to God as the route to blessing.
The psalmist's picture describes everything the person of hos own day asked of life.
The New Testament changes the concept from material to spiritual reward.
The vine and the olive are symbols of peace and plenty - the fullness of God's
How?
Fear the Lord and walk in his ways is my living way.
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