October 3
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PSALM 50 THE MIGHTY ONE SPEAKS AND SUMMONS THE EARTH
The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth
from the rising of the sun to its setting.2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God shines forth.3 Our God comes; he does not keep silence;
before him is a devouring fire, around him a mighty tempest.
4 He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people:
5 “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!”
6 The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge! Selah
7 “Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you.
I am God, your God.8 Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you;
your burnt offerings are continually before me.
9 I will not accept a bull from your house or goats from your folds.
10 For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.
11 I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine.
– Psalm 50:1-11
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
The Mighty One, the Maker of all things and Lord of lords
Summons the whole earth and all the creatures in this world
He expects all of his creation to bow down and give him glory
He displays his power over all the earth and announces his presence
No one or nothing can ignore such wondrous deeds; all will be amazed
He calls the heavens and gathers all his people who vowed allegiance
He declares his power over all those whom he has chosen
The Lord expects obedience and faithfulness from all his servants
Listen and heed God’s call for he rebukes all those whom he loves
He judges all those who turn their backs on him and they become lost
No one can boast of anything since God made and own all things
Rejoice and be glad to hear God’s summons to all his people.
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REFLECTION
• How does God summon his people? How does he manifest himself to get their attention?
• How must we respond to God’s instructions as his servants?