Meditation
BLESSED BE GOD
Text: Psalm 68
30 June 2019
REVIEWING PSALM 68
Psalm 68 was a deeply mature Psalm that King David wrote. The following features may be noted about this uplifting Psalm.
- Theme: The Presence of God
- Reflection on the significance of the Lord’s Presence
a) God’s presence with His people Israel
i) Leading
ii) Manifestation
iii) His teaching
b) His unmistakable blessings
i) Protection
ii) Power
iii) Provision
CONCLUDING OUR MEDITATION OF PSALM 68
The Psalmist David concluded his Psalm on a strong note of giving glory to God (Psalm 68:32-35).
- A Call to sing praises to God
a) This is fitting
b) This is right
c) This is natural
- A Call to ascribe strength to God
a) The strength of God is obviously manifested
b) It needs to be recognised as something awesome
- A Call to acknowledge the greatness of God
a) His majesty
b) His power
c) His grace and mercy bestowed on His people
- A Call to bless the LORD
a) This is a call to give great praise to God
b) It is a call to extol the Lord
c) It is a call that we must give heed to
Let us truly be filled with an immense sense of gratitude to the LORD our God as we meditate on His presence with us at Bethany and in our IPC Family overseas.