Psalm 46 & 47 - Day 453 (link to today's reading)
Scripture:Psalm 47:1-9 Commentary: Psalm 47 contributes insight into one dimension of God's kingdom, from the NT perspective; although the hymn was not eschatological in its initial setting..., it assumes eschatological dimensions in its “re-reading.” The psalm describes a limited reality, which was present for only a short period in Israel’s history, namely the joining together in praise of Israel with other nations in the presence of God the King. In the preaching and salvific acts of Jesus, that ancient but limited reality comes a step closer to fulfillment on a world-wide scale, though it remains still within the area of eschatological hope. But the climax of the ancient hymn (v 10) remains, to be someday a climax of a different sort, when Israel and all the world’s peoples recognize the God to whom they belong. Craigie, P. C. (1983). Psalms 1–50 (Vol. 19, p. 350). Word, Incorporated. Application: God is worthy to be praised and sometimes it's just easier to do that through a song. Alleluia. Prayer: Lord - I will give You all my worship I will give You all my praise You alone I long to worship You alone are worthy of my praise... Comments are closed.
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