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Psalm 75:1a "We give thanks to You, O God..."
Day 51 – Psalm 75
“We give thanks to You, O God…” Psalm 75:1a
SUPERSCRIPTION
To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
CLASSIC FEATURES
1. The Chief Musician
This psalm was given to the Chief Musician:-
a) To archive
b) To arrange
2. Name of Tune
“Do Not Destroy”
3. The author
a) Asaph’s name was retained.
b) The author does not have to be the historical Asaph to bear his name.
4. This Psalm was meant to be sung as a song.
A THEOLOGICAL LINK
As we read Psalms 74-75 we will realize that there is a theological link between the two psalms. Whereas Psalm 74 seemed to be bereft of answers from God, Psalm 75 offered vital answers to the questions Asaph raised.
THANKSGIVING
Asaph began Psalm 75 on a high thanksgiving note. The answers that God gave brought forth this spirit of gratitude and joy.
“We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks!
For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.”
Psalm 75:1
1. “We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks”
a) Whereas Psalm 74 saw the psalmist pleading with God to answer his prayers.
b) Psalm 75 begins with great thanksgiving.
2. “For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near”
God was not silent and far away after all! God’s name was near and dear to His people. His wondrous works would testify that He is a God who hears and answers prayer.