Do you take God’s word and presence for granted?
Perceive: Once again David writes a song of thanksgiving for God’s answering his prayers as he faces all sorts of difficulties. This psalm contains three main sections. In the first section, David describes his personal help from God in the form of His love, faithfulness, promises, and answers (1-3). In the second section, he describes the universal worship of God by kings and other peoples (4-6). In the third section, he describes the way God’s power saves him and by His loving-kindness cares for him (7-8). Some scholars think this psalm was David’s response to God when the Lord gave him the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-16).
Practice: According to the Tyndale Bible Dictionary, thanksgiving also known as gratitude, was a natural expression of thanks in response to blessings, protection, or love. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, gratitude is not a tool used to manipulate the will of God. It is never coerced or fabricated in one’s mind; rather, gratitude is a joyful commitment of one’s personality to God. In the Old Testament, gratitude to God was the only condition in which people enjoyed life. Even with bad news, they also gave thanks, trusting that He was a just and loving God (Job 1:21).[i] Unfortunately, as humans, we often take our relationships for granted, including our relationship with God. Take some time today to express your thankful heart to the Lord.
Pray: My Lord and my God, I am thankful for many of the rich blessings You provide on a daily basis. Today I am specifically thankful for ____.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
[i] Elwell, W. A., & Comfort, P. W. (2001). In Tyndale Bible dictionary (pp. 551–552). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Practice: According to the Tyndale Bible Dictionary, thanksgiving also known as gratitude, was a natural expression of thanks in response to blessings, protection, or love. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, gratitude is not a tool used to manipulate the will of God. It is never coerced or fabricated in one’s mind; rather, gratitude is a joyful commitment of one’s personality to God. In the Old Testament, gratitude to God was the only condition in which people enjoyed life. Even with bad news, they also gave thanks, trusting that He was a just and loving God (Job 1:21).[i] Unfortunately, as humans, we often take our relationships for granted, including our relationship with God. Take some time today to express your thankful heart to the Lord.
Pray: My Lord and my God, I am thankful for many of the rich blessings You provide on a daily basis. Today I am specifically thankful for ____.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
[i] Elwell, W. A., & Comfort, P. W. (2001). In Tyndale Bible dictionary (pp. 551–552). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
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