June 8
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PSALM 97 LIGHT IS SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around.4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the Lord of all the earth.6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! 8 Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O LORD. 9 For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. 10 O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the lives of his saints; he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name! – Psalm 97:1-12
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THE LORD MANIFESTS HIS PRESENCE by ILMA
Though no one has seen the Lord, he has made his presence felt
Clouds surround him when he first made manifest Himself
Just look around you and we know that we have a Maker
Go outside, take a walk and discover all the beauty of nature
No human hands can make landscapes so breath-taking
The Lord is clearly present in all of his majestic creativity.
Praise the Lord, he who generously gives and supplies our needs
He is the Most High over all the earth; let us worship only him
O you, who love the Lord, you must turn away from all wickedness
The Lord’s light shines upon all those who live in righteousness
He preserves the lives of all his faithful servants and delivers them
The Lord bestows grace and peace to all those who exalt Him.
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REFLECTION
• How has the Lord manifest Himself in your life aside from nature around you?
• Why is it important for believers to experience God’s presence in their lives?
• What could be the reason for not having the Spirit’s presence in your life?