May 31
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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!
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.
12 “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine.
– Psalm 50:1-12
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This psalm talks about the day when God will summon all of his creation. He calls to both the heavens above and the earth, that all will give an account to him. He is the only judge who sees all things and we will all be answerable for all the things we did here on earth and if those who made a commitment to him have followed through what they have vowed to do. In this psalm, the psalmist focuses on God’s might and power. He made all things and knows everything. He owns everything and we are all but part of his creation. He can do to us whatever he pleases.
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ADORATION: Praise the Lord who is Supreme over all creation. He is the Maker of us all.
CONFESSION: Forgive me if I fail to bring you praise each day of my life.
THANKSGIVING: Thank you for your creativity and your provision to all of us.
SUPPLICATION: May we remember to always obey God because he values faithfulness.
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REFLECTION
• Will you be able to account for all you did when judgment day comes?