Psalm
24:1-10
Key
Verses: 24:1-2 ESV
The
earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell
therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the
rivers.
God created all things and
all that is in it belongs to God. The psalmist reminds us everything is God’s;
not just the green pastures and the refreshing streams, but also the swirling
seas, symbols of chaos and fear; the raging rivers, symbols of dangers. We too
belong to God. As we exist in this new world where the lay of the land changes
from day to day, if not faster, we can find solace in knowing we belong to the
One who slept in the bow of boat in the midst of the storm. God’s got this.
God’s got you.
Things
to Think on
How does it feel to know you belong to God?
How does it feel to know that the whole earth is God’s?
Did the part about having clean hands make you laugh?
What does it mean for you to know that you will receive
God’s blessing and God’s salvation?
At the end the Psalmist asks us twice as a way of
helping us remember the answer, “Who is this King of glory?” What do you need
to be reminded about God today? What question do you need to answer for
yourself twice?
A Prayer for Today
Lord, God sometimes it is
good to remember that the whole earth and all that is in it is yours. It is
good to be reminded that I am yours. Help me to trust you. Help me to trust
you. Let me have both metaphorical and literal cleans hands today, so that I
can have a pure heart ready to receive your blessing and your salvation. Remind
me of who you are and let me trust in who you are. -Amen
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