Psalm 47

Scripture

Psalms‬ ‭47:7‬ ‭

 

“For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm.”

 

Observation-What does it say?

 

This is a psalm of the descendants of Korah. This psalm encourages God’s people to worship and sing praises to Him. God has delivered them from their enemies. God has provided them a place of refuge. God is in control. God is the king of kings, and the king of all the earth. God is awesome and is worthy of all praise!

 

Understanding-What does it mean?

 

Remember who it is we put our trust in.

 

With all the bad stuff going on in the world right now, it’s easy for us to get caught up blaming others and pointing fingers. It’s easy for us to build up a heart of anger and fear. It’s easy for us to forget who we should be putting our trust in. That is why this passage really stuck out to me this morning. The Israelites were a people who constantly, (even to this day), had obstacles in their lives. They are a people who has been through a lot. But there is one thing they do know...they are God’s children. They remember all the miracles that God has brought them through. They remember just how mighty a God they serve. They serve a God who is in control over all situations. They serve a God who is the ruler of all. So why shouldn’t they sing and give praise?!

 

The same goes for the rest of us. We (through our faith in Jesus Christ), are all God’s children. The same God who miraculously rescued the Israelites, will rescue us too. I know for me personally, God has delivered me from certain health scares, provides for my family and I constantly, and protects us from the evil that surrounds us. He is definitely worth all the glory, honor, and praise!-(Please read Psalm 145 for more reference).😊

 

Life Application

 

Start the day with thanksgiving and praise.

 

Start the day off in prayer, giving God your praise. Let Him know all the things you are thankful for in life. Ask God to even reveal things to you that you may take for granted, and give thanks for that as well. Rejoice in Him today. Let that joy change your heart and your mindset, and set the tone for your day. And finally may I suggest ending this day with your church family. Come join us tonight for Worship Wednesday! Let’s celebrate with song and praise together! 😊  

 

-Moses Gaddi