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Psalms
Psalm 74:19a "Oh, do not deliver the life of Your turtledove to the wild beast!"
Day 46 – Psalm 74
“Oh, do not deliver the life of Your turtledove to the wild beast!” Psalm 74:19a
THE TENDER LOVE OF GOD
The psalmist believed with all his heart that God truly loved His people. On numerous occasions God declared His love for His people. Let us look at just two of these beautiful declarations of Divine love.
1. In the days of Moses
“For you are a holy people to the LORD your God;
the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself,
a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.”
Deuteronomy 7:6
2. In the days of Isaiah
“Since you were precious in My sight,
you have been honoured,
And I have loved you…”
Isaiah 43:4a
PLEADING THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF GOD
The psalmist pleaded with God, appealing to His love and compassion.
“Oh, do not deliver the life of Your turtledove to the wild beast!
Do not forget the life of Your poor forever.”
Psalm 74:19