Meditation
“GOOD AND UPRIGHT IS THE LORD”
Text: Psalm 25
26 June 2016
MANY ATTRIBUTES OF THE LORD DISCOVERED
The Psalmist discovered many attributes of the Lord in his lifetime. The following are some of the things that may be highlighted:-
- The God of our salvation Psalm 25:5
- Full of tender mercies and lovingkindness Psalm 25:5
- Good and upright Psalm 25:8
- He guides and teaches sinners Psalm 25:9
- He is the Redeemer Psalm 25:22
APPROPRIATE RESPONSE
David found himself responding appropriately to the Lord. Let us ponder some of his responses.
- He turns to the Lord in faith Psalm 25:1
- He exercises trust in the Lord Psalm 25:1
- He prays to the Lord with the following requests:
a. To be shown God’s ways Psalm 25:4
b. To be taught His paths Psalm 25:4
c. To be lead in the truth of God Psalm 25:5
- He waits on the Lord Psalm 25:5
- He pleads for forgiveness Psalm 25:7
- He asks for pardon for iniquity Psalm 25:11
OBSERVATIONS ABOUT HOW THE LORD WILL RESPOND
The following are insights as to how the Lord would respond.
- He responds to those who fear Him Psalm 25:12
- He will teach them in the way He chooses Psalm 25:12
- He will bless the descendants of those who fear Him Psalm 25:14
- He will show them His covenant (blessings) Psalm 25:14
OUR CHALLENGE
Let us remember the messages drawn from the Pulpit theme for the last two months (May-June 2016):
Thus says the LORD,
Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Not let the rich man glory in his riches.
But let him who glories, glory in this,
That he understands and knows me,
That I am the LORD exercising lovingkindness,
Judgment and righteousness.
For in these I delight, says the LORD,
Says the LORD. Jeremiah 9:23-24