As Ally (the young lady that lives with me) and I were reading through our Psalm this morning the Lord brought YOU (those who come across or intentionally read this blog) to my mind. So, I decided to bring you along for our morning Psalm reading.
This morning Ally and I opened our Bibles to Psalm 4.
We have been reading through a Psalm a day for the last few days.
I began to read the chapter aloud, Ally following along in her own Bible.
At the Selah (pause) we paused and reflected on what was said before. We were both a little unsure what the word "leasing" in this interpretation meant, so I pulled up my concordance and searched it.
We found that the Greek word interpreted "leasing" means: "falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol):- deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying."
So "O ye sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood?"
We continued on and were greatly encouraged by the next verse:
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
Then:
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
We talked about harvests and how exciting it is for the farmers, who have poured all of their time, resources, and strength into their crops, when they receive an increased and bountiful harvest.
What a joy it is to them when they see all of that bountiful crop of corn and the wine flowing forth from the bountiful grape harvest. What great joy fills the farmers heart at such a sight.
Yet, how much more is the joy of those who's heart the LORD has filled with gladness!
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
We read this last verse and talked about the fact that it is GOD alone who makes us safe. It is He who KEEPS us. That we do not have to be anxious or struggle with insomnia, because HE is the One Who makes us to live in safety.
It is not locked doors that keep us safe, but God alone.
We decided that it would be a good idea to add this verse to our memory bank of verses that are hidden in our hearts.
God is good to give us His Word to study, find encouragement and strength in and to get to know Him more through.
I hope that this has encouraged and lifted your hearts today.
Blessings on you as you walk in His ways!
-Kourtney
This morning Ally and I opened our Bibles to Psalm 4.
We have been reading through a Psalm a day for the last few days.
I began to read the chapter aloud, Ally following along in her own Bible.
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
At the Selah (pause) we paused and reflected on what was said before. We were both a little unsure what the word "leasing" in this interpretation meant, so I pulled up my concordance and searched it.
We found that the Greek word interpreted "leasing" means: "falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol):- deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying."
So "O ye sons of men, how long will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood?"
We continued on and were greatly encouraged by the next verse:
3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
Then:
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
We talked about harvests and how exciting it is for the farmers, who have poured all of their time, resources, and strength into their crops, when they receive an increased and bountiful harvest.
What a joy it is to them when they see all of that bountiful crop of corn and the wine flowing forth from the bountiful grape harvest. What great joy fills the farmers heart at such a sight.
Yet, how much more is the joy of those who's heart the LORD has filled with gladness!
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
We read this last verse and talked about the fact that it is GOD alone who makes us safe. It is He who KEEPS us. That we do not have to be anxious or struggle with insomnia, because HE is the One Who makes us to live in safety.
It is not locked doors that keep us safe, but God alone.
We decided that it would be a good idea to add this verse to our memory bank of verses that are hidden in our hearts.
God is good to give us His Word to study, find encouragement and strength in and to get to know Him more through.
I hope that this has encouraged and lifted your hearts today.
Blessings on you as you walk in His ways!
-Kourtney
