Are we blessed when we are mocked, attacked because of our faith in God? Let’s look at Psalm 69.
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Lilies.” By David. (WEB)
Do we ever feel overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, by innumerable enemies?
Save me, O God, For the waters have threatened my life. I have sunk in deep clay, and there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and a flood overflows me. I am weary with my calling out; my throat is parched; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head; Those who would destroy me are powerful, being wrongfully my enemies; What I did not steal, I then have to restore. (Ps 69:1-4 LSB)
Do we humbly admit our foolishness and guilt? Though we are mocked for our faith, are we zealous for the assembly of the saints?
God, You know my foolishness, And my guilt is not hidden from You. May those who wait for You not be ashamed because of me, Lord God of armies; May those who seek You not be dishonored because of me, God of Israel, Because for Your sake I have endured disgrace; Dishonor has covered my face. I have become estranged from my brothers, And a stranger to my mother’s sons. For zeal for Your house has consumed me, And the taunts of those who taunt You have fallen on me. When I wept in my soul with fasting, It became my disgrace. When I made sackcloth my clothing, I became a proverb to them. Those who sit in the gate talk about me, And songs of mockery by those habitually drunk are about me. (Ps 69:5-12 NASB)
Do we look for both God’s temporal and His eternal salvation?
But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me. (Ps 69:13-15 NIV)
Are we always in trouble in this life, just sometimes more urgent than others?
Hear me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is good; Turn to me according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in trouble; Hear me speedily. Draw near to my soul, and redeem it; Deliver me because of my enemies. (Ps 69:16-18 NKJV)
Are the enemies of the cross sometimes more than the followers of God?
You know of my shame, scorn, and disgrace. You see all that my enemies are doing. Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me. But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine for my thirst. (Ps 69:19-21 NLT)
Does God have eternal punishment planned for those who persecute those loyal to Him?
Let their table before them become a snare. May it become a retribution and a trap. Let their eyes be darkened, so that they can’t see. Let their backs be continually bent. Pour out your indignation on them. Let the fierceness of your anger overtake them. Let their habitation be desolate. Let no one dwell in their tents. For they persecute him whom you have wounded. They tell of the sorrow of those whom you have hurt. Charge them with crime upon crime. Don’t let them come into your righteousness. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. (Ps 69:22-28 WEB)
What about us in a world of pain, are our thanks worth more to God than great sacrifice?
And me? I’m afflicted. I’m full of pain. Let your salvation keep me safe, God! I will praise God’s name with song; I will magnify him with thanks because that is more pleasing to the Lord than an ox, more pleasing than a young bull with full horns and hooves. Let the afflicted see it and be glad! You who seek God—let your hearts beat strong again because the Lord listens to the needy and doesn’t despise his captives. (Ps 69:29-33 CEB)
Will we one day live with God forever in a new heaven and earth, a new Jerusalem?
Heaven and earth will praise our God, and so will the oceans and everything in them. God will rescue Jerusalem, and he will rebuild the towns of Judah. His people will live there on their own land, and when the time comes, their children will inherit the land. Then everyone who loves God will also settle there. (Ps 69:34-36 CEV)
Did Jesus also have zeal for God’s house as He turned over the money-changers’ tables?
His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” (John 2:17 ESV)
How hard is it to feel blessed when we are ridiculed for our faith?
If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (1 Peter 4:14 HCSB)
Are we blessed when we are mocked, attacked because of our faith in God? You decide!
Let God Arise (Psalm 68)
Will God eventually arise to bring joy and peace to the whole world? Whose side are we on? Let’s look at Psalm 68.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. (WEB)
When God arises will the righteous be glad, rejoice, sing praises and celebrate?
Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, And let those who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before God. But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; And let them rejoice with gladness. Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is Yah, and exult before Him. (Ps 68:1-4 LSB)
What does God do for the rejected of society, the fatherless, widows, the lonely, and prisoners?
A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy dwelling. God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious live in parched lands. God, when You went forth before Your people, When You marched through the desert, Selah (Ps 68:5-7 NASB)
Has God consistently provided for his people, as the Exodus reveals?
the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance. Your people settled in it, and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor. (Ps 68:8-10 NIV)
When God cleans the house of even great enemies, is what remains as pure as snow on a hill?
The Lord gave the word; Great was the company of those who proclaimed it: “Kings of armies flee, they flee, And she who remains at home divides the spoil. Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, You will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, And her feathers with yellow gold.” When the Almighty scattered kings in it, It was white as snow in Zalmon [a forested hill 70 km north of Jerusalem]. (Ps 68:11-14 NKJV)
Are even majestic mountains less impressive than Zion, because the Lord will live there?
The mountains of Bashan are majestic, with many peaks stretching high into the sky. Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains, at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live, where the Lord himself will live forever? (Ps 68:15-16 NLT)
How much greater than all our armies are God’s angelic armies? Did they lead Israel from Egyptian slavery to freedom?
The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands. The Lord is among them, from Sinai, into the sanctuary. You have ascended on high. You have led away captives. You have received gifts among people, yes, among the rebellious also, that Yah God might dwell there. Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah. (Ps 68:17-19 WEB)
Is an even greater Exodus still going on, a battle for the souls of nations?
Our God is the God of salvation, and escape from certain death comes through God my Lord. Yes, God will shatter the heads of his enemies—the very skulls of those who walk in guilt. My Lord has spoken: “From Bashan I will bring those people back. I will bring them back from the ocean’s depths so that you can wash your feet in their blood, so that your dogs’ tongues can lap up their share of your enemies.” (Ps 68:20-23 CEB)
The Temple is no longer the place of worship, so where are those exiting a world of sin heading to?
We have seen crowds marching to your place of worship, our God and King. Singers come first, and then the musicians, surrounded by young women playing tambourines. They come shouting, “People of Israel, praise the Lord God!” The small tribe of Benjamin leads the way, followed by the leaders from Judah. Then come the leaders from Zebulun and Naphtali. (Ps 68:24-27 CEV)
In the new heavens and new earth will there again be a temple in Jerusalem?
Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which you have worked for us. Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bear gifts to you. (Ps 68:28-29 ESV)
Will the rich and the warmongers be rebuked? Will former enemies come to God and nations worldwide praise Him?
Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those with bars of silver. Scatter the peoples who take pleasure in war. Ambassadors will come from Egypt; Cush will stretch out its hands to God. Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; sing praise to the Lord, Selah (Ps 68:30-32 HCSB)
Will all nations realize that the God of Israel is the one true God, who gives strength and power?
to the one who rides the heavens, the ancient heavens. Behold! He thunders with a mighty voice. Ascribe power to God, whose glory is over Israel, whose power is in the skies. You are awesome, God, from your sanctuaries. The God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God! (Ps 68:33-35 ISV)
Did Paul quote this Psalm revealing Jesus’ intention as He ascended into heaven?
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Eph 4:8 KJV)
Will God eventually arise to bring joy and peace to the whole world? Whose side are we on? You decide!
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. (WEB)
When God arises will the righteous be glad, rejoice, sing praises and celebrate?
Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, And let those who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish before God. But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; And let them rejoice with gladness. Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is Yah, and exult before Him. (Ps 68:1-4 LSB)
What does God do for the rejected of society, the fatherless, widows, the lonely, and prisoners?
A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy dwelling. God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious live in parched lands. God, when You went forth before Your people, When You marched through the desert, Selah (Ps 68:5-7 NASB)
Has God consistently provided for his people, as the Exodus reveals?
the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance. Your people settled in it, and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor. (Ps 68:8-10 NIV)
When God cleans the house of even great enemies, is what remains as pure as snow on a hill?
The Lord gave the word; Great was the company of those who proclaimed it: “Kings of armies flee, they flee, And she who remains at home divides the spoil. Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, You will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, And her feathers with yellow gold.” When the Almighty scattered kings in it, It was white as snow in Zalmon [a forested hill 70 km north of Jerusalem]. (Ps 68:11-14 NKJV)
Are even majestic mountains less impressive than Zion, because the Lord will live there?
The mountains of Bashan are majestic, with many peaks stretching high into the sky. Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains, at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live, where the Lord himself will live forever? (Ps 68:15-16 NLT)
How much greater than all our armies are God’s angelic armies? Did they lead Israel from Egyptian slavery to freedom?
The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands. The Lord is among them, from Sinai, into the sanctuary. You have ascended on high. You have led away captives. You have received gifts among people, yes, among the rebellious also, that Yah God might dwell there. Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah. (Ps 68:17-19 WEB)
Is an even greater Exodus still going on, a battle for the souls of nations?
Our God is the God of salvation, and escape from certain death comes through God my Lord. Yes, God will shatter the heads of his enemies—the very skulls of those who walk in guilt. My Lord has spoken: “From Bashan I will bring those people back. I will bring them back from the ocean’s depths so that you can wash your feet in their blood, so that your dogs’ tongues can lap up their share of your enemies.” (Ps 68:20-23 CEB)
The Temple is no longer the place of worship, so where are those exiting a world of sin heading to?
We have seen crowds marching to your place of worship, our God and King. Singers come first, and then the musicians, surrounded by young women playing tambourines. They come shouting, “People of Israel, praise the Lord God!” The small tribe of Benjamin leads the way, followed by the leaders from Judah. Then come the leaders from Zebulun and Naphtali. (Ps 68:24-27 CEV)
In the new heavens and new earth will there again be a temple in Jerusalem?
Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which you have worked for us. Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bear gifts to you. (Ps 68:28-29 ESV)
Will the rich and the warmongers be rebuked? Will former enemies come to God and nations worldwide praise Him?
Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples. Trample underfoot those with bars of silver. Scatter the peoples who take pleasure in war. Ambassadors will come from Egypt; Cush will stretch out its hands to God. Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; sing praise to the Lord, Selah (Ps 68:30-32 HCSB)
Will all nations realize that the God of Israel is the one true God, who gives strength and power?
to the one who rides the heavens, the ancient heavens. Behold! He thunders with a mighty voice. Ascribe power to God, whose glory is over Israel, whose power is in the skies. You are awesome, God, from your sanctuaries. The God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God! (Ps 68:33-35 ISV)
Did Paul quote this Psalm revealing Jesus’ intention as He ascended into heaven?
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Eph 4:8 KJV)
Will God eventually arise to bring joy and peace to the whole world? Whose side are we on? You decide!
All Nations (Psalm 67)
What kind of world will it be when all nations are led by God? Let’s begin in Psalm 67
For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. (WEB)
Do we want God to smile at us showing His loving grace and blessing?
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah (Ps 67:1 ESV)
Is God’s way of salvation just for one group of people or all nations to rejoice and shout for joy?
so that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, God; let all the peoples praise You. Let the nations rejoice and shout for joy, for You judge the peoples with fairness and lead the nations on earth. Selah (Ps 67:2-4 HCSB)
Will all people eventually learn to thank and revere God?
Let the people thank you, God; let all the people thank you. May the earth yield its produce. May God, our God, bless us. May God truly bless us so that all the peoples of the earth will fear him. (Ps 67:5-7 ISV)
We are thankful for the harvest, but is there also an eternal harvest, a harvest of souls?
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. (John 4:34-36 KJV)
What kind of world will it be when all nations are led by God? You decide!
For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. (WEB)
Do we want God to smile at us showing His loving grace and blessing?
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah (Ps 67:1 ESV)
Is God’s way of salvation just for one group of people or all nations to rejoice and shout for joy?
so that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, God; let all the peoples praise You. Let the nations rejoice and shout for joy, for You judge the peoples with fairness and lead the nations on earth. Selah (Ps 67:2-4 HCSB)
Will all people eventually learn to thank and revere God?
Let the people thank you, God; let all the people thank you. May the earth yield its produce. May God, our God, bless us. May God truly bless us so that all the peoples of the earth will fear him. (Ps 67:5-7 ISV)
We are thankful for the harvest, but is there also an eternal harvest, a harvest of souls?
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. (John 4:34-36 KJV)
What kind of world will it be when all nations are led by God? You decide!
Shout Joyfully (Psalm 66)
Are shouting and singing praise with joy part of our Christian worship? Let’s explore Psalm 66.
For the Chief Musician. A song [sometimes vocals without instruments]. A Psalm [vocals with instruments]. (CEB)
Do we sometimes shout in church? Do we sing to God with real joy in our hearts? Do we sing at all?
Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Because of the greatness of Your power Your enemies will pretend to obey You. All the earth will worship You, And will sing praises to You; They will sing praises to Your name.” Selah (Ps 66:1-4 NASB)
Do we open our eyes to see what God has done? Do we rejoice in His historic deeds?
Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot—come, let us rejoice in him. He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations—let not the rebellious rise up against him. [Selah] (Ps 66:5-7 NIV)
Do we bless God? Do we make our praise for His rich fulfillment heard?
Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved. For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment. (Ps 66:8-12 NKJV)
What is the modern equivalent of making an offering to God?
Now I come to your Temple with burnt offerings to fulfill the vows I made to you—yes, the sacred vows that I made when I was in deep trouble. That is why I am sacrificing burnt offerings to you—the best of my rams as a pleasing aroma, and a sacrifice of bulls and male goats. Interlude (Ps 66:13-15 NLT)
Do we who revere God hear testimonials of what God has done in other’s lives?
Come and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul. I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue. If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened. But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. (Ps 66:16-20 WEB)
Why are trials necessary? What is more valuable than gold?
You now rejoice in this hope, even if it’s necessary for you to be distressed for a short time by various trials. This is necessary so that your faith may be found genuine. (Your faith is more valuable than gold, which will be destroyed even though it is itself tested by fire.) Your genuine faith will result in praise, glory, and honor for you when Jesus Christ is revealed. (1 Peter 1:6-7 CEB)
Why should we be glad to endure a lot of trouble? What does it teach us?
My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV)
Are shouting and singing praise with joy part of our Christian worship? You decide!
For the Chief Musician. A song [sometimes vocals without instruments]. A Psalm [vocals with instruments]. (CEB)
Do we sometimes shout in church? Do we sing to God with real joy in our hearts? Do we sing at all?
Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Say to God, “How awesome are Your works! Because of the greatness of Your power Your enemies will pretend to obey You. All the earth will worship You, And will sing praises to You; They will sing praises to Your name.” Selah (Ps 66:1-4 NASB)
Do we open our eyes to see what God has done? Do we rejoice in His historic deeds?
Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot—come, let us rejoice in him. He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations—let not the rebellious rise up against him. [Selah] (Ps 66:5-7 NIV)
Do we bless God? Do we make our praise for His rich fulfillment heard?
Oh, bless our God, you peoples! And make the voice of His praise to be heard, Who keeps our soul among the living, And does not allow our feet to be moved. For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined. You brought us into the net; You laid affliction on our backs. You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment. (Ps 66:8-12 NKJV)
What is the modern equivalent of making an offering to God?
Now I come to your Temple with burnt offerings to fulfill the vows I made to you—yes, the sacred vows that I made when I was in deep trouble. That is why I am sacrificing burnt offerings to you—the best of my rams as a pleasing aroma, and a sacrifice of bulls and male goats. Interlude (Ps 66:13-15 NLT)
Do we who revere God hear testimonials of what God has done in other’s lives?
Come and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul. I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue. If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened. But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me. (Ps 66:16-20 WEB)
Why are trials necessary? What is more valuable than gold?
You now rejoice in this hope, even if it’s necessary for you to be distressed for a short time by various trials. This is necessary so that your faith may be found genuine. (Your faith is more valuable than gold, which will be destroyed even though it is itself tested by fire.) Your genuine faith will result in praise, glory, and honor for you when Jesus Christ is revealed. (1 Peter 1:6-7 CEB)
Why should we be glad to endure a lot of trouble? What does it teach us?
My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV)
Are shouting and singing praise with joy part of our Christian worship? You decide!
Praise is Due (Psalm 65)
If we listed a thousand things to praise God for, what would we include? Let’s begin in Psalm 65.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. (WEB)
To whom is praise due? Are we satisfied with the goodness of God’s house?
Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! (Ps 65:1-4 ESV)
How does God answer us? Does He make east and west shout for joy?
You answer us in righteousness, with awe-inspiring works, God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the distant seas. You establish the mountains by Your power, robed with strength. You silence the roar of the seas, the roar of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. Those who live far away are awed by Your signs; You make east and west shout for joy. (Ps 65:5-8 HCSB)
Has God designed every detail of creation around us to prosper humanity?
You take care of the earth, you water it, and you enrich it greatly with the river of God that overflows with water. You provide grain for them, for you have ordained it this way. You fill the furrows of the field with water so that their ridges overflow. You soften them with rain showers; their sprouts you have blessed. You crown the year with your goodness; your footsteps drop prosperity behind them. (Ps 65:9-11 ISV)
Do God’s footsteps drop prosperity upon pastures, hills, and valleys all around us?
They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. (Ps 65:12-13 KJV)
What did Jesus say about God providing life’s necessities for us?
For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? … But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Mat 4:25, 33-34 LSB)
If we listed a thousand things to praise God for, what would we include? You decide!
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. (WEB)
To whom is praise due? Are we satisfied with the goodness of God’s house?
Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! (Ps 65:1-4 ESV)
How does God answer us? Does He make east and west shout for joy?
You answer us in righteousness, with awe-inspiring works, God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the distant seas. You establish the mountains by Your power, robed with strength. You silence the roar of the seas, the roar of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. Those who live far away are awed by Your signs; You make east and west shout for joy. (Ps 65:5-8 HCSB)
Has God designed every detail of creation around us to prosper humanity?
You take care of the earth, you water it, and you enrich it greatly with the river of God that overflows with water. You provide grain for them, for you have ordained it this way. You fill the furrows of the field with water so that their ridges overflow. You soften them with rain showers; their sprouts you have blessed. You crown the year with your goodness; your footsteps drop prosperity behind them. (Ps 65:9-11 ISV)
Do God’s footsteps drop prosperity upon pastures, hills, and valleys all around us?
They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. (Ps 65:12-13 KJV)
What did Jesus say about God providing life’s necessities for us?
For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? … But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Mat 4:25, 33-34 LSB)
If we listed a thousand things to praise God for, what would we include? You decide!
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