Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of PraiseSýnishorn
November 29
Introduction
Today’s psalm is a song of praise that emphasizes God’s justice. It offers images of music, praise and celebration. But it also includes images of punishment. It may possibly have been an exilic or postexilic prayer for the defeat of Israel’s enemies and the deliverance of the people from exile and the restoration of Judah.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 149:1
Praise the LORD! Sing a new song to the LORD; praise him in the assembly of his faithful people!
Today’s Reading
Psalm 149
Reflect
Reread verses 6-9: The “swords” symbolize God’s concern for justice. Punishment is to serve the purpose of justice. God gave the king the responsibility for establishing justice on earth, but after the end of David’s dynasty, the responsibility for establishing justice was given to all God’s people. Note that New Testament writers do not speak about the sword of vengeance as much as the power of God at work within us (see 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:12-17; Hebrews 4:12). This “power” is God’s Spirit which helps us to be living examples of God’s love. In what ways have you experienced the power of God’s Spirit at work in your life?
Pray
Praise the LORD! I sing to you joyfully, Saving God! Make me an agent of your justice, through the peaceful power of your Holy Spirit, that I may be a living example of your love. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those working for restorative justice
Tomorrow’s Reading
Psalm 150: A concluding doxology.
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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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