Thursday, June 14, 2012

Psalm 83

The first verse of psalm 83 asks God to avoid the negative of three actions. This means that in the past God had acted in the positive of these traits, and it is the plea of the psalmist that he would resume to act similarly. Instead of being silent God would fill creation with his words. Words of wisdom, judgment, and love. Instead of ignoring his people God would lavish on them his full attention. Overflowing with mercy, grace, justice, forgiveness, blessings, hope, and love. Instead of being inactive towards his followers God would engage himself in the actions of the people. He will strengthen them. He will lead them. He will encourage them. He will guide them. And in everything he will love them.
Stuart

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