Sunday, July 3, 2016

Sun.’s Devo - Our Heart’s Desire

Read: Psalms 42-46
The Psalms we read today are specifically written by David and members of the Levite family, the Korahites. They are in exile reminiscing about the days when they could be in the house of God in the presence of the Lord. Everything God has created is meant to worship Him and sound is no exception. Tones, notes, triads are all important to the spirit and mood of a song. They were to be sung at certain frequencies that would evoke different things in the spiritual realm. For example, Ps. 46 was to be sung by the sopranos.
These are some of the most poetical of the Psalms. You feel their intense intimacy they have with the Lord. In the midst of their despair, they put their hope in God and worship him where they are.
In Psalm 44, they are recalling all the things God did for their people in the past. They remind God of where they are now and of their faithfulness. They cry out to the Lord for help.
Psalms 45 is one of the most beautiful poems. It is an allegory about the Lord and his Bride. Jesus is our mighty warrior, glorious and majestic who rides out to defend truth and justice. His Word is sharp and pierces our enemies.
The song encourages us to abandon everything in the earth and give ourselves to this worthy bridegroom. He is worthy. When we do, our whole family comes in line and it passes down from generation to generation.
We need to read Ps. 46 when we get discouraged at what is going on in the world around us. God is our refuge always there to help. We have Heaven’s Armies on our side so there is nothing to fear.
Lord, truly you are our hope and our heart’s desire.

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