Bible Scripture Reading for Wednesday 27 July 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 27 July 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "In Celebration of Deliverance"

Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm Psalm 103:1-22

Today's Key Verse: Psalm 103:1,2 "Bless the Lord O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!  Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits."

This psalm written by David, is one of the greatest praise hymns in the Book of Psalm.  Verses 1-5 finds the psalmist expressing his intention to praise God all his benefits.  Then with five verbs be speaks specifically these benefits: (1) who forgiveth (2) who healeth (3) who redeemeth (4) who crowneth and (5) who satisfies.  All these actions speak of spiritual blessings, though physical benefits may be included.

Verses 6-19 speaks of God's character, and contains the attributes of God: (1) merciful (2) gracious (3) slow to anger (4) plenteous in mercy.  These are ample illustrated in an attempt to convey their vastness: the greatness of His mercy (as the heavens are high), the greatness of His removal of our sins (as far as the east is from the west), and the greatness of His compassion (as a father pitieth his children).  

In the conclusion of this psalm in Verses 20-22 David returns to the call that he gave him at the start of this psalm but this time he widens it to include all created beings and works.  

Today's Hymn: "Mourning Into Dancing"

Where there once was only hurt, He gave His healing hand

Where was once only pain, He brought comfort like a friend

And I feel the sweetness of His love piercing my darkness;

And I see the bright and morning sun as it ushers in His joyful gladness

He turned my mourning into dancing again, He's lifted my sorrows

I can't stay silent, I must sing for Your joy has come

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that you Abba Father are merciful, gracious, slow to anger and that You are so plenteous in Your Love and Your Mercy.  How thankful we are to Jesus for His blood that washes our sins away so that we can be reunited with you Father.   May our daily walk be one that is pleasing to You and that brings Honor and Glory to Your Name.

                                                                                                                    Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Even though God is not bound to heal every disease, every healing does come from Him"

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"Here I Am Lord, Send ME"

Cindi