Presidents and government leaders don't write songs of praise to the One true God, but there was one leader who did. The tune was lost long ago but the lyrics remain. Perhaps a catchy tune will stick in your head as you read the lyrics:
"O LORD, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice! You have given him his heart's desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. For You meet him with the blessings of good things; You set a crown of fine gold on his head. He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever. His glory is great through Your salvation, Splendor and majesty You place upon him. For You make him most blessed forever; You make him joyful with gladness in Your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD, And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he will not be shaken. " (Psalm 21:1-7)
Far from being a ploy to get the "religious vote", this song of King David was an honest and humble tribute to his Father who had given him everything. Such a song today would likely be more of a political liability than an asset.
An old hymn appeals to us to count our many blessings and "name them one by one". Such is the content of King David's song of praise: he enumerates on God's blessings of strength, salvation, his heart's desire, his crown, length of life, and joy. He sums it up well by stating his resolute trust: "For the king trusts in Yahweh". God's past blessings are not forgotten but instead are the basis for present and future trust.
If a mighty king's song of praise is to his Father, then ours should be as well. Carefully recalling and listing specific blessings is an excellent place to begin. These serve as the basis for our song, poem, story, or testimony. And they serve as the foundation for abiding trust and faith.
We all have lots of problems and challenges, but we also have abundant blessings that easily escape our notice unless we "name them one by one". How about taking a few moments today to specifically list a few of the vast blessings you've received. Who knows; maybe there is a beautiful song in there somewhere!
Steve
"O LORD, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice! You have given him his heart's desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. For You meet him with the blessings of good things; You set a crown of fine gold on his head. He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever. His glory is great through Your salvation, Splendor and majesty You place upon him. For You make him most blessed forever; You make him joyful with gladness in Your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD, And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he will not be shaken. " (Psalm 21:1-7)
Far from being a ploy to get the "religious vote", this song of King David was an honest and humble tribute to his Father who had given him everything. Such a song today would likely be more of a political liability than an asset.
An old hymn appeals to us to count our many blessings and "name them one by one". Such is the content of King David's song of praise: he enumerates on God's blessings of strength, salvation, his heart's desire, his crown, length of life, and joy. He sums it up well by stating his resolute trust: "For the king trusts in Yahweh". God's past blessings are not forgotten but instead are the basis for present and future trust.
If a mighty king's song of praise is to his Father, then ours should be as well. Carefully recalling and listing specific blessings is an excellent place to begin. These serve as the basis for our song, poem, story, or testimony. And they serve as the foundation for abiding trust and faith.
We all have lots of problems and challenges, but we also have abundant blessings that easily escape our notice unless we "name them one by one". How about taking a few moments today to specifically list a few of the vast blessings you've received. Who knows; maybe there is a beautiful song in there somewhere!
Steve
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