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.
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