In the OT, "salvation" does not usually refer to our eternal salvation from sins but the act of rescuing us from that which attacks or threatens us. The Psalmist is praising God because he delivers us from our enemies and those things that would destroy us. Of course, the greatest enemy is sin, and through Christ he delivered us and turned away from his wrath.
Also, obviously, today is an election day. Why not spend time today simply praising God and thanking him for this sovereign authority and control of earth. We can trust him!
Today’s Reading - Isaiah 12
You will say in that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
that you might comfort me.
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
that you might comfort me.
2 “Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”
3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4 And you will say in that day:
“Give thanks to the Lord,
call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted.
call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted.
5 “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made known in all the earth.
6 Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
let this be made known in all the earth.
6 Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
Prompting Praise
What character qualities of God are mentioned in this passage for which you can praise him?
What great works of God are mentioned in this passage for which you can give thanks and praise him?
As you consider the greatness of God, is there anything for which you need to repent?
As you consider the greatness and goodness of God, are there changes in your life the Spirit of God would make in you?
Praise the Lord
Of course, God hears your private prayers and your praise, but there is a blessing that comes when you voice your praise for others to hear. "Extol the Lord." That's what the Bible says. The comments are open if you wish to give God praise and thanksgiving that might bless us all.
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