Today's bible reading is David's Psalm of Praise for celebrating bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. If you don't have a bible, you can read today's scripture at www.biblegateway.com.
David first gave this psalm to Asaph and his associates. They are a part of the Levite clan, priests whose job is to give thanks and praise God - I Chronicles verse 5.
My NIV study bible says that 4 elements of thanksgiving are in this psalm of praise - remembering what God has done, telling others about it, showing God's glory to others, and offering gifts of self, time and resources.
The psalm starts off verses 8-14 giving thanks for what God has done.
verse 15-18 talks about the covenants God made with Abraham, Jacob and Issac.
verse 25 tells of Gods glory and all he has done.
verse 29 tells us to bring offerings to to him and worship him.
As I read through this psalm I can pick out lines of praise songs we sing in church. This reminds me that God's word is timeless, David's words of praise are just as relevant today.
After the celebration the priests perform their duties, and everyone goes home.
Father God we thank you for this reminder to enjoy you through poetry, song and praise. You have given us many ways to worship you. You aren't just a solemn God you are a joyful God too.
Amen
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