While some Presidents and government leaders are musicians, few - if any - have written praise songs to the One true God. There is one who did a long time ago. The tune is now long lost long, 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)
Many government leader appeal to the religious vote with God talk, but this was the real deal. King David offered an honest, humble tribute to his Father Who had given him everything.
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 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.
A mighty king's song of praise is to his Father should serve as our song of praise 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 unceasing trust and faith.
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)
Many government leader appeal to the religious vote with God talk, but this was the real deal. King David offered an honest, humble tribute to his Father Who had given him everything.
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 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.
A mighty king's song of praise is to his Father should serve as our song of praise 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 unceasing trust and faith.
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
posted by steve @ 8:20 AM
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