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- What attributes of God’s character does this passage reveal?
- How does the passage point to Jesus?
- How should the truth of this passage change me?
- How do the events of today’s reading help you better understand the grand narrative of Scripture?
Ps. 61
“Lead me to a rock that is high above me” (Ps. 61:2b). God is faithful to lift us up when we acknowledge that we are low.
Ps. 62
“Common people are only a vapor; important people, an illusion. Together on a scale, they weigh less than a vapor.” (Ps. 62:9). This goes back to making sure we use the proper standard in life. God, and God alone, is that standard. We may be tempted to think at times that we are more or less than somebody else. But the truth is that we are all pretty close to nothing. And yet we have value because, and only because, God loves us. How sad that so many people would rather cling to their nothing, insisting that it is something, rather than let go and grab hold of the true value God offers.
Ps. 64
The wicked – those who reject God – boast in their own schemes and plans. The righteous, however, rejoice in God. “All those who are upright in heart will offer praise.” (Ps. 64:10b). David says that they will, almost as if they have no choice. And I think that’s true. How can anyone who is even trying to be devoted to God and seeking to know Him more do anything else but praise Him?