Read Psalm 118:15-20

Thursday

Read Psalm 118:15-20

      Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God’s people:

“The Lord’s mighty power has done it!

¹⁶         His power has brought us victory—

his mighty power in battle!”

¹⁷   I will not die; instead, I will live

and proclaim what the Lord has done.

¹⁸   He has punished me severely,

but he has not let me die.

¹⁹   Open to me the gates of the Temple;

I will go in and give thanks to the Lord!

²⁰   This is the gate of the Lord;

only the righteous can come in.

Think

Verses 10-14 represent harsh struggle.  Verses 15-20 celebrate deliverance from that struggle.

The Psalmist gives God the credit for his victory - and for his righteousness.  In verse 19 he asks that the gate be opened; in verse 20 the gate keeper answers his call and allows him into the temple.

Pray

My righteousness is because of your grace.  I'm not very righteous; I need more of your grace.