April 8
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PSALM 92 THE RIGHTEOUS FLOURISH
10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox;
you have poured over me fresh oil.
11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree
and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13 They are planted in the house of the LORD;
they flourish in the courts of our God.
14 They still bear fruit in old age;
they are ever full of sap and green,
15 to declare that the LORD is upright;
he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. – Psalm 92:10-15
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THE RIGHTEOUS STILL BEAR FRUIT IN OLD AGE by ILMA
The Lord is faithful to fulfill his promises to his people
He anoints them with fresh oil and brings them deliverance
The Lord makes them see the destruction of their enemies
He makes them discern all their schemes and tactics.
The righteous thrive and grow so high like the palm tree
They are rooted so strongly because they are God-dependent
Even when they grow mature in age, they still bear fruit
This is a clear proof of God’s faithfulness and steadfast love.
The righteous exalt the Almighty God and they are devoted
The upright man never fails to be loyal and always presses on
He is patient, unwavering and strong in the midst of trials
He welcomes adversity as a way to grow in faith and patience.
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REFLECTION
• Why did the author compare the righteous with the palm tree and the cedar of Lebanon?
• What privileges do the upright person have that the unbelievers do not have in their lives?
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PSALM 92 A SONG FOR THE SABBATH
April 7
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PSALM 92 A SONG FOR THE SABBATH
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,
3 to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre.
4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
5 How great are your works, O LORD! Your thoughts are very deep!
6 The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this:
7 that though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish,
they are doomed to destruction forever; 8but you, O LORD, are on high forever.
9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish;
all evildoers shall be scattered. – Psalm 92:1-9
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WORSHIPING THE LORD ON SABBATH by ILMA
You O Lord is worthy to be praised at all times
We come together on the Sabbath, to praise you, O Most High
We thank you each morning for your unwavering love
We meditate on your fulfilled promises at end of each day.
Your creation is magnificent and brings much joy to our hearts
We express gratitude for your works; how great they are!
O Lord, we are so honored that you chose us as your people
Praise be to you, our majestic God who gave us a Savior.
The foolish men cannot understand your sovereignty and power
They are doomed and will not see your light for they love evil
We believe you will not let evil flourish; fools will be scattered
Glory be to your highness, our King, our Deliverer and Master.
We bring our hearts, minds, souls and strength at your throne
We bless your most powerful name, where all knees will bow down
We sing to you, holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty
You are incomparable to any other gods, sovereign of them all.
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REFLECTION
• Why is singing praise and worship to our Lord an essential part of the Lord’s Day?
• How different are the worship in a false church from a true church?
HOW GREAT ARE YOUR WORKS ILMA’S VLOG
March 31
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HOW GREAT ARE YOUR WORKS
It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
2 To declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,
3 To the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre.
4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
At the works of your hands I sing for joy.5 How great are your works, O LORD!
Your thoughts are very deep! 6 The stupid man cannot know;
The fool cannot understand this:
7 That though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish,
They are doomed to destruction forever;8 but you, O LORD, are on high forever.
9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish;
All evildoers shall be scattered.10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox;
You have poured over me fresh oil.11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
My ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
13 They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God.
14 They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green,
15 To declare that the LORD is upright; he is my rock,
And there is no unrighteousness in him. – Psalm 92:1-15
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This psalm worships the Lord who has done so much great works. Part of worship is giving thanks and counting all the blessings that we have received from our Maker. It is rejoicing and declaring his goodness through music and through recognizing all the mighty power and steadfast love of a loving God. When we magnify the works he has done, we are acknowledging that we are nothing without him.
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ADORATION: Praise the Lord who has done mighty and good works.
CONFESSION: The works of the Lord is great! He provides all that we need.
THANKSGIVING: Thank you Lord for your steadfast love and provision.
SUPPLICATION: May all people feed on your word daily and grow in intimacy with you.
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REFLECTION
• How can we always have a thankful attitude?
• What can thanksgiving and worship do to our lives as Christians?