How do you approach the throne of grace?
Perceive: Continuing to be inspired by the Tent of Meeting and the national surge in worship, David may have penned this psalm during the early days after bringing the ark to Jerusalem. The main theme is that everything belongs to our glorious and eternal King. All who come before Him need to worship and welcome His sovereign rule and reign. The people would sing a psalm of Ascents as they ascended the hill of the Lord (3). The psalm contains three main sections. The first section focuses on God as the creator (1-2). The second section describes the kind of person who can ascend into the temple and presence of God (3-6). The third section focuses on giving the King the rightful glory and worship (7-10). Tradition has it that the people sang this psalm on the first day of each week in the temple services.
Practice: Just like the original readers, we should read and sing the psalms for inspiration, comfort, and correction. If your church records the worship service, consider buying a CD and listening to some praise music and messages in the word while driving in your car or getting ready for work. Another great option is to visit Youtube and listen to psalms set to music. The important point is to connect with the Lord and let the words and songs affect your mind, will, and emotions.
Pray: Thank you mighty God for the psalms of ascent. Help me to ascend to Your throne daily where I can find help in time of plenty and grace in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Just like the original readers, we should read and sing the psalms for inspiration, comfort, and correction. If your church records the worship service, consider buying a CD and listening to some praise music and messages in the word while driving in your car or getting ready for work. Another great option is to visit Youtube and listen to psalms set to music. The important point is to connect with the Lord and let the words and songs affect your mind, will, and emotions.
Pray: Thank you mighty God for the psalms of ascent. Help me to ascend to Your throne daily where I can find help in time of plenty and grace in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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