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Summer with the Psalms
July 19th Tim’s Birthday Psalm 49
“Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who live in this world, both low and high, rich and poor alike: My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: Why should I fear when evil days come, when wicked deceivers surround me— those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches? No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them— the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough— so that they should live on forever and not see decay. For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others. Their tombs will remain their houses forever, their dwellings for endless generations, though they had named lands after themselves. People, despite their wealth, do not endure; they are like the beasts that perish. This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. They are like sheep and are destined to die; death will be their shepherd (but the upright will prevail over them in the morning). Their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions. But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself. Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them. Though while they live they count themselves blessed— and people praise you when you prosper— they will join those who have gone before them, who will never again see the light of life. People who have wealth but lack understanding are like the beasts that perish.”
Psalms 49:1-20 NIV
Psalm Prayer & Reflection
Today’s Psalm is a reminder of our own misunderstanding of how we apply wisdom. The most important difference is between human wisdom and heavenly wisdom. Verse fifteen is clear about what God will do for those who believe in Him, Trust Him and rely upon Him for Heavenly Wisdom “But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself.” Psalms 49:15 NIV. Yes if we believe that Jesus is the Son of God, he will redeem us and restore us to Himself. Equaling an Eternity in Heaven!
In Proverbs 3:5-6 we are reminded of how to live out a focus of following God, pursuing wisdom and living under the wings of the Almighty. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV. Today we have a decision to make. To not live wise in our own understanding, but instead to pursue after God, trusting, loving and faithfully following God seeking Heavenly wisdom in all we do.
On this day, my Birthday, I am reminded of the memory verse Liza and I chose for our wedding. “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18 NIV. Let us pursue purity, peace, consideration of Heavenly wisdom, submission to God, baring much fruit through Gods mercy by demonstrating impartiality and sincerity to all. This day, and everyday, let’s be Peacemakers as Ambassadors of Jesus Christ!
Prayer
Father for the year ahead grant us the grace and mercy required to be peacemakers, to declare that Jesus is the Son of God and rely fully upon Heavenly Wisdom! Forgive us, cleanse us, love us and heal us making us brand new, in your image to be your hands and feet here on earth as it is in Heaven in Jesus name! Amen
“So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:26 NLT
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