Read Psalm 50:1-8 and 22-23

Monday

Read Psalm 50:1-8 and 22-23

The Almighty God, the Lord, speaks;

he calls to the whole earth from east to west.

²God shines from Zion,

the city perfect in its beauty.

³Our God is coming, but not in silence;

a raging fire is in front of him,

a furious storm is round him.

⁴He calls heaven and earth as witnesses

to see him judge his people.

⁵He says, “Gather my faithful people to me,

those who made a covenant with me by offering a sacrifice.”

⁶The heavens proclaim that God is righteous,

that he himself is judge.

⁷“Listen, my people, and I will speak;

I will testify against you, Israel.

I am God, your God.

⁸I do not reprimand you because of your sacrifices

and the burnt offerings you always bring me.

²²“Listen to this, you that ignore me,

or I will destroy you,

and there will be no one to save you.

²³Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honours me,

and I will surely save all who obey me.”

Think

Psalm 50 anticipates God's judgment.  Verse 23 reminds us that the only worthy sacrifice is a thankful heart.  We realize that thankfulness is not just an attitude.  It is a way of living; aware that without God - we are nothing.

Pray

Teach me gratitude.