Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of PraiseSýnishorn
November 24
Introduction
Today’s reading is another royal psalm that celebrates God’s powers and virtues, and it contains a number of similarities to Psalm 18 (see the readings from November 17 and 18). What Psalm 18 describes as God’s actions on David’s behalf, in Psalm 144 they become requests for God to act. This change suggests the new situation after the end of the kingdom of David (586 B.C.) The “enemies” and “foreigners” mentioned in verses 6, 7, and 11 are the nations that oppressed God’s people during the exile and after their return. The psalm concludes with a prayer for the nation.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 144:15b
Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!
Today’s Reading
Psalm 144
Reflect
How is God described in verses 1 and 2? (see also Psalm 18:1, 2). Verse 3 recalls Psalm 8:4. What does this verse, along with verse 4, indicate about the writer’s thoughts? What does the psalm writer ask of God (verses 5-8)? Reread verses 12-14 which envisions a well-structured society. How would you paraphrase these verses for a vision of society today?
Pray
I praise you, Lord, because you are my protector and defender, my shelter and my savior, in whom I trust for safety. Reach down and touch me, O God, and embrace me in your loving care. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those seeking safety and need protection
Tomorrow’s Reading
Psalm 145: A hymn proclaiming God’s greatness.
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About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Praise.”
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