September 4
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PSALM 34 THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD HAVE NO LACK
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.
3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.
6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
9 Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!
10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;
but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. – Psalm 34:1-10
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
All you people of God, praise and bless the Lord always
Raise up the name of the Lord and shout out hallelujah
Seek the Lord and he will free you from all anxieties
Those who fear him will be protected and lack nothing
The Lord positions his angels on all those who fear him
They are shielded from the dangers surrounding them.
All you God’s people, experience the Lord’s goodness
They manifest God’s Spirit and are always contented
The wicked will always struggle with life and be hungry
But those who abide in the Lord will lack no good thing
Those who look to the Lord will never be ashamed
They will be radiant and will exude God’s light always.
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REFLECTION
• Why should a believer never succumb to fear or danger according to this psalm?
• What are the promises of God to his people mentioned in this psalm?